DOLE Pay Rules for the November 16 to 18 ASEAN Summit Holidays in Metro Manila
ASEAN SUMMIT HOLIDAY PAY 2026 – Are you working in Metro Manila on Monday to Wednesday next week? November 16, 17 and 18, 2026 are special (non-working) days in the National Capital Region (NCR) as the Philippines hosts the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, so private-sector workers who report for duty on those dates are entitled to premium pay.
The three days were declared under Proclamation No. 1447, signed on September 17, 2026 by Acting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto by authority of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. According to the Presidential Communications Office, the work suspension is meant to ease traffic and help the host country secure the safety of summit participants. The declaration covers NCR only, not the whole country.
DOLE Labor Advisory No. 16, Series of 2026
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) released the pay rules for the three days through Labor Advisory No. 16, Series of 2026, signed by Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino on September 28, 2026. Here is how private employers in Metro Manila should pay their workers, based on the advisory as summarized by PayrollSolutions.ph and circulated by the People Management Association of the Philippines:
- If you do not work – “No work, no pay” applies, unless your company has a favorable policy, practice or collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that grants pay on special days.
- If you work (first eight hours) – You get an additional 30% of your basic wage, or basic wage x 130%.
- Overtime (beyond eight hours) – An additional 30% of the hourly rate on that day, or hourly rate x 130% x 130% x number of hours.
- If the special day is also your rest day (first eight hours) – An additional 50% of the basic wage, or basic wage x 150%.
- Overtime on a special day that is also your rest day – Hourly rate x 150% x 130% x number of hours.
The advisory also says the same rules apply to employees under alternative, flexible and telecommuting (work-from-home) arrangements, without prejudice to better benefits under company policy or a CBA.
Sample Computation
To show how the DOLE formulas work, here is an example for a worker with a basic daily wage of ₱1,000 (₱125 per hour for an eight-hour day). Your actual pay will depend on your own daily rate.
| Situation on Nov. 16, 17 or 18 | Formula | Pay (₱1,000 daily wage) |
|---|---|---|
| Did not work | No work, no pay | ₱0 (unless company policy/CBA grants pay) |
| Worked 8 hours | ₱1,000 x 130% | ₱1,300 |
| Each overtime hour | ₱125 x 130% x 130% | ₱211.25 per hour |
| Worked 8 hours on rest day | ₱1,000 x 150% | ₱1,500 |
| Each overtime hour on rest day | ₱125 x 150% x 130% | ₱243.75 per hour |
Take note that these are special non-working days, not regular holidays, so the “double pay” rule for regular holidays does not apply. Workplaces outside Metro Manila are also not covered by these special-day rates.
Other Changes During the ASEAN Summit Holidays
- No number coding – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said the number coding scheme will be suspended from November 16 to 18, GMA News reported. The MMDA will deploy 2,637 personnel from November 13 to 19, and motorists should expect brief stop-and-go traffic when delegates’ convoys pass.
- PICC security zone – Security exclusion zones around the Philippine International Convention Center are in effect until November 18, and only vehicles with ASEAN stickers or authorized personnel may enter. Motorists and truckers are advised to use alternative routes from November 15 to 18, especially around Roxas Boulevard.
- BSP Hub offices closed – In a public advisory, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said services of several offices at the BSP Hub, including the Consumer Assistance Desk, BSP Store, BSP Library, Museo BSP and the Greater Manila Regional Office, will be suspended from November 16 to 18. Consumers may still file complaints through the BSP Online Buddy, BSP Facebook Messenger or [email protected]. Regular operations resume on November 19.
- Class suspensions – Some schools have announced suspensions, such as the University of Santo Tomas, which suspended onsite classes and work, according to GMA News.
Will you be reporting for work on November 16 to 18? Make sure to check your payslip to see if the correct special-day premium was applied. You may also read: DSWD Cash Aid for Vendors — ₱10,000 Each for Baclaran, Pasay Vendors Hit by ASEAN Summit Security Measures.
