The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has released Labor Advisory No. 28, Series of 2023, outlining the proper payment of wages for the special (non-working) day on December 26. Signed by Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma on December 14, the advisory is in accordance with Proclamation No. 425, which declares December 26 as a special (non-working) day nationwide.
According to Labor Advisory 28, the “no work, no pay” principle shall be observed, unless there exists a favorable company policy, practice, or collective bargaining agreement (CBA) allowing payment on a special day.
(Source: PIA Camarines Sur)