The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday reminded private sector workers that those who do not report for work on August 21 and August 25 will not receive pay, citing the “no work, no pay” principle.
Under Proclamation No. 727, signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., August 21 marks Ninoy Aquino Day, a special non-working holiday commemorating the 42nd anniversary of the senator’s assassination. August 25 is National Heroes Day, a regular holiday honoring Filipinos who fought for the nation’s freedom.
DOLE explained that employees absent on August 21 will not be paid unless a favorable company policy, practice, or collective bargaining agreement grants otherwise. Those who report for work on this day must be paid an additional 30 percent of their basic wage for the first eight hours.
For National Heroes Day, August 25, employees are entitled to 100 percent of their daily wage, provided they report to work or are on leave with pay on the day before the holiday.
If they work on August 25, they will receive double pay for the first eight hours, equivalent to 200 percent of their basic wage.
