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Yes, there is 13th month pay in the Philippines.
13th month pay in the Philippines is a mandatory requirement of Philippines labor law. It is mandated by Presidential Decree No. 851.
13th month pay is 1/12th of the employee’s normal salary.
13th month salary is usually paid before the Christmas holiday (25 December).
Yes, 13th month pay is an extra payment by the employer in addition to the employee’s salary.
The 13th-month pay is exempt from income tax up to a certain threshold. The maximum amount of the 13th-month pay that is exempt from income tax is PHP 90,000. This means that if an employee’s 13th-month pay is equal to or less than PHP 90,000, the entire amount is not subject to income tax.
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13th month pay in the Philippines is mandatory.
It is not mandatory however, in addition to the 13th-month pay, some employers in the Philippines may also provide their employees with other types of bonuses and benefits. Other types of bonuses include things like Christmas bonuses and performance bonuses.
