'No work, no pay' applies on EDSA Anniversary

'What happened in EDSA is still relevant in the sense that it was a successful and peaceful revolution in which no blood was spilled. It was also the restoration of democracy with people electing and defending their choice for leadership,' said Dr. Cecilio Pedro, president of the influential Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc.Photograph courtesy of the Official Gazette

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21 Feb 2025, 17:24

The "no work, no pay" rule will be applied on the commemoration of the EDSA People Power Revolution on 25 February.

This comes after Malacañang included the EDSA anniversary in the 2025 holiday list but removed its non-working holiday status.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reiterated that 25 February will be considered an ordinary working day for the purpose of wages and wage-related benefits.

"If the employee does not work, the 'no work, no pay' principle shall apply unless there is a favorable company policy, practice, or collective bargaining agreement granting payment on a special working day," DOLE said.

For work done on a special working day, employers must pay 100 percent of the employee's wage for the first eight hours.

Meanwhile, for work done beyond eight hours, employees are entitled to an additional 25 percent of their hourly rate for that day.

UPDATED: Several Phl universities suspend classes on EDSA anniversary

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