Latest updates in labor regulations in the Philippines

Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator19 March 2025 07:28:42

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Hello everyone,

Labor laws and regulations are constantly evolving. Staying informed of these updates as an expat in the Philippines helps you in navigating your professional experience and expat career.

We would like to invite you to share the latest or upcoming changes in labor laws in the Philippines:

- What are the recent changes you noticed?

- How did they affect your expat career or professional experience?

- How employers and employees reacted to these changes?

- What are the upcoming changes to follow in 2025?

- Any advice to stay informed of these further updates?

Share your insights and experiences to help fellow expats in their professional experience in the Philippines.

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
Expat.com Team

mugtech ViP

Member since 08 September 2012

mugtechViP19 March 2025 08:50:54

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Glad I am retired.

bigpearl ViP

Member since 27 January 2018

bigpearlViP19 March 2025 09:06:33

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Agree mugtech, talking to the better half the other day 12 years ago his wage was 712 pesos per day, chatting to his ex workmates the wage is the same for them so no increase but the cost of living is through the roof, I wonder how those supporting families survive given the cost of living increases, even I see it with our original budget blown out of the water. Cheaper countries around but as we are we are here we deal with the cost increases.

Like PilHealth, for the better half 8 years ago was P 2.4K per year, now P 6K per year, not a small increase, no extra services but we have to have it, at least eggs are still affordable.

Cheers, Steve.