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Ruling based on labor code of the Philippines: employee asked to work on a regular holiday but come in late?

Please do help me and citing definite websites or ruling will be appreciated. Thank you.

The Labor Code of the Philippines, Book III

Art. 93. Compensation for rest day, Sunday or holiday work.

1. Where an employee is made or permitted to work on his scheduled rest day, he shall be paid an additional compensation of at least thirty percent (30%) of his regular wage. An employee shall be entitled to such additional compensation for work performed on Sunday only when it is his established rest day.
2. When the nature of the work of the employee is such that he has no regular workdays and no regular rest days can be scheduled, he shall be paid an additional compensation of at least thirty percent (30%) of his regular wage for work performed on Sundays and holidays.
3. Work performed on any special holiday shall be paid an additional compensation of at least thirty percent (30%) of the regular wage of the employee. Where such holiday work falls on the employee’s scheduled rest day, he shall be entitled to an additional compensation of at least fifty per cent (50%) of his regular wage.
4. Where the collective bargaining agreement or other applicable employment contract stipulates the payment of a higher premium pay than that prescribed under this Article, the employer shall pay such higher rate.

Art. 94. Right to holiday pay.

1. Every worker shall be paid his regular daily wage during regular holidays, except in retail and service establishments regularly employing less than ten (10) workers;

2. The employer may require an employee to work on any holiday but such employee shall be paid a compensation equivalent to twice his regular rate; and

3. As used in this Article, "holiday" includes: New Year’s Day, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, the ninth of April, the first of May, the twelfth of June, the fourth of July, the thirtieth of November, the twenty-fifth and thirtieth of December and the day designated by law for holding a general election.
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In my previous work in the Philippines, I am paid by salary (not hourly rate) so if I'm late or if I take off for the day, I don't get docked. I get paid for a holiday even if I'm late or without actually working on it.

If you are hourly paid, you clock in and clock out and you get paid by the number of hours you work, so if you're late or if you take off then you don't get paid.

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The Melting Pot in the Philippines Called Baguio City

The city of Baguio is a popular tourist destination in the north of the Philippines. Surrounded by a lush trapical rainforest it is a beautiful place to visit.



Baguio City in the Philippines became a chartered city over 100 years ago on September 1st 1909. Before that, the Kankanaeys and the Ibalois were the natives inhabiting the city which was then called bag-iw that translated to English means moss. This was because the Baguio that we know now as an highly urbanised city built in a tropical rain forest was once covered with moss and a prolific amount of natural resources.



When the Americans arrived in 1900 and built the highways which connected the city to the lowlands, people started to hear about its incredible beauty and the hidden paradise on top of the mountains. Since then, Baguio City has become well known all over the country as the summer capital of the Philippines and is now a popular tourist destination for visitors from the lowlands and particularly in the summer when the population generally doubles. Tourism has become one of Baguio's main industries, attracting both local and foreign tourists.



There are a lot of people who have chosen to settle in the city due to its mild climate and magnificant surroundings. It may not be obvious but despite Baguio being named a city, the cost of living is still significantly lower compared to the other urban areas in the Philippines. The large numbers of people who have settled in the city from far and wide lead to a really good mix of cultures. Various ethno linguistic groups from all over the country can be found in Baguio. People coming from all over the world have decided to settle and make a living in the fascinating city of Pines. Different cultures, languages and social statuses find refuge in the city known as Baguio, making it seem like a melting pot of all walks of life.



Being called a melting pot, the various cultures that have come to emerge in the city sometimes seem to have blended into one. Though Ilocano is known as the lingua franca of the city, English is still widely used along with Filipino. With this, everybody is able to understand each other no matter what nationality or ethno linguistic group a person belongs to. The people are accommodating, honest and helpful resulting in the inhabitants of the city getting along very well with each other which makes Baguio City feel warm and welcoming to it's visitors.



Different cultures with different origins, the people of Baguio have surely expanded to accommodate everybody. Though this may be the case, the original inhabitants of the city once known as bag-iw are still its major occupants. With all the other cultures dominating, the Kankanaeys and Ibalois should never be neglected for all that they have done. They have been here long enough to know the city from every angle and surely have preserved their culture through all these years. Baguio City: the place where you find people from every aspect of life.

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Boracay Island Philippines – The Perfect Tropical Getaway

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At Boracay Island Philippines, there is no space for boredom if you think too much peace and quiet will get to you. There are a host of activities at you disposal, and you can pick and choose among them at your leisure. At your Boracay Island, Philippines, there is boating and diving, then there is kite boarding and marine walking. What’s more, your children can enroll in the international standard school Paradise English while being there.

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