Service Incentive Leave

All employees in the Philippines who’ve worked at least one year are eligible for five paid days of service incentive leave. This leave can be used for vacation or when sick.  

Personal Leave

The Filipino government recognizes many types of personal leave, including: 

• Magna Carta Benefits for Women: Women employed for at least six months in private and public sectors may take two months of full pay for surgery related to gynecologist disorders. 

• Domestic Violence Leave: Employees who have issued a protective order against an abuser are entitled to 10 days of paid leave. 

• Bereavement and Compassionate Care Leave: Employers should provide between three to five days of bereavement or compassionate care leave.

Sick Leave  

Outside of service incentive leave, there’s no legal minimum for sick leave. Employers are required to pay employees a credit of 90% of the employee’s daily salary for up to 240 days if an employee has made three months of social security contributions 12 months prior. Employers will be reimbursed for the daily credit through social security. Employers commonly grant additional sick leave days. 

Maternity Leave

Employees who've made three months of social security contributions 12 months prior can take 105 days of paid leave at full salary for childbirth or miscarriage. Before taking time off, they must inform their employer in advance. The employer will pay in full before leave starts and then be reimbursed by social security.

Paternity Leave

New fathers are entitled to seven days of paid paternity leave for up to four children. Employees must give their employer reasonable notice before taking leave. 

Parental (solo) Leave

Single parents are entitled to seven parental leave days per year in addition to maternity or paternity leave.