Rules & deadlines
17 min read
Minimum Wage in the Philippines 2026: Rates by Region
Current 2026 Philippine minimum wage rates by region, sector, location, and business size, with wage orders, effectivity dates, and NWPC sources.
Timekeep blog
Practical guides on Philippine payroll, attendance, and labour rules for small business owners and the people who run their cutoffs.
Rules & deadlines
9 min read
Payroll Checklist for Every Cutoff in the Philippines
A repeatable before, during, and after payroll checklist for Philippine small businesses, from attendance close to payslips and accounting handoff.
Rules & deadlines
4 min read
Payroll Cutoffs and Pay Schedules in the Philippines
How to configure payroll cutoffs and pay schedules for Philippine businesses. Semi-monthly setups, payday timing, and government deduction placement.
Rules & deadlines
5 min read
Philippine Labor Code Basics for Small Business Owners
Practical overview of Philippine Labor Code essentials for small business owners: minimum wage, overtime, holidays, 13th month pay, and termination rules.
Rules & deadlines
5 min read
Payroll Setup Checklist for New Philippine Businesses
Step-by-step payroll checklist for Philippine businesses hiring their first employees. BIR, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG registration and first payroll run.
Rules & deadlines
4 min read
Common Payroll Mistakes Philippine Small Businesses Make
Seven payroll mistakes that cost Philippine small businesses money and trigger penalties, from outdated contribution tables to missing payslips.
Rules & deadlines
5 min read
Undertime vs Tardiness in Philippine Payroll Rules
The difference between undertime and tardiness in Philippine payroll, how each affects pay computation, and how to set fair policies for your team.
Rules & deadlines
4 min read
DOLE Rest Day Pay Rules: A Guide for Philippine Employers
How rest day pay works in the Philippines. Premium rates, holiday combinations, scheduling rules, and what DOLE requires from employers.