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2026 Philippine Holidays: Complete List, Long Weekends, and Holiday Pay Rules

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2026 Philippine holidays complete list and holiday pay guide

Updated: August 27, 2026 Planning your vacation, work schedule, or business operations for the rest of the year? This guide provides the complete list of nationwide Philippine holidays in 2026, including regular holidays, special non-working days, long weekends, and the applicable holiday pay rules. The official holiday calendar was declared under Proclamation No. 1006. The … Read more

Can You Refuse to Go to Work During Heavy Rain or Flooding in the Philippines? DOLE Rules 2026

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Employee walking through heavy rain and flooding in the Philippines under DOLE work suspension rules 2026

Last updated: August 24, 2026 Heavy rain, flooded roads and disrupted public transportation can make commuting dangerous during the rainy season in the Philippines. But what if your company has not suspended work? Can you legally refuse to go to work because of heavy rain or flooding? The short answer is yes — if the … Read more