Approximately 1.1 million minimum wage earners in Metro Manila were affected when Wage Order No. NCR-28 took effect on September 26, 2026. The order provides a ₱60 daily wage increase, bringing the NCR minimum wage for non-agricultural workers from ₱695 to ₱755 per day. For agricultural workers, service and retail establishments employing 15 workers or
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Why Choosing HR Software Has Become a Business Decision The real cost of disconnected HR processes The Philippines had 1,241,476 registered business establishments in 2024, with 99.63% classified as micro, small, or medium enterprises, according to figures cited by the Department of Trade and Industry. That means HR technology is not simply an enterprise concern
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The Social Security System’s MySSS Card is now positioned as the agency’s new official functional ID, replacing the old UMID card for new issuance. Unlike a traditional identification card, the MySSS Card comes with an EMV chip and is connected to a bank account opened through an SSS partner bank. This means members can use
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Choosing an HRIS in the Philippines is not just about digitizing employee files. The right platform should help HR teams manage payroll, attendance, leave, employee records, reporting, and local compliance with less manual work. Below are popular options companies often consider when comparing hris software philippines solutions, plus practical guidance on matching each system to
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If your employees have been asking about a new, faster way to borrow small amounts through SSS, they’re referring to SSS LoanLite — officially the SSS Micro Loan Program. As of September 2026, applications are already live, and it’s worth understanding how this works so your HR team can answer employee questions accurately and point
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A payroll mistake involving just one holiday can affect an entire workforce. On August 18, 2026, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued Labor Advisory No. 13, Series of 2026, specifically addressing August holiday pay rules. The advisory confirms August 31, 2026, National Heroes Day, as a regular holiday, while August 21, Ninoy Aquino
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Why Philippine Businesses Are Reconsidering HR Software The Philippines had 1,241,476 registered business establishments in the 2024 statistics, and 99.63% were classified as micro, small, or medium enterprises. The Department of Trade and Industry also reports that micro enterprises alone represented 90.66% of establishments. That scale matters because HR technology is no longer something reserved
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A Philippine employee earning ₱25,000 per month and receiving that same basic salary for the full calendar year would generally have a 13th month pay of ₱25,000, assuming the entire amount represents basic salary earned during the year. The underlying formula is straightforward, but the payroll records behind that number can become complicated when employees
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A good example of why Philippine employers cannot rely on an old compliance spreadsheet is the 2026 minimum wage movement. In Metro Manila, Wage Order No. NCR-27 took effect on July 25, 2026, raising the applicable minimum wage to between ₱718 and ₱755 per day, with another tranche scheduled for January 20, 2027. That single
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A missed January 31 deadline can turn a routine year-end payroll task into a compliance problem. Under BIR rules, employers generally have to furnish employees with their Certificate of Compensation Payment/Tax Withheld, commonly called BIR Form 2316, on or before January 31 of the succeeding calendar year. For compensation earned during 2025, that meant employers
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With our subscription price already highly competitive in relation to the features that our partners get, we also offer multiple add-ons that can be availed with the Core HRIS at minimal cost.
These fully integrated features make the overall experience feel more streamlined as everything will works as one with the core platform.
With our mission of creating, offering, and implementing the best HRIS and Payroll solutions for our customers, we always endeavour to provide unparalleled service to provide a positive impact to your organization’s long-term goals.
SunFish DataOn Philippines, Inc. is the leading provider of cutting-edge Human Resource technology solutions in the Philippines and ASEAN.
Knowing the complexity of the Philippine HR requirements, we have developed THREE platforms of HRIS to suit all sizes and needs.
• GreatDay HR designed for micro to small businesses.
• GreatDay Pro which is intended for small to medium businesses.
• SunFish HR, which is dedicated to larger enterprises with more complex requirements.
These platforms are used by thousands of companies in the Asia Pacific region. These comprehensive and reliable solutions compete with the top tier international HRIS and Payroll software providers at a far more competitive price point.
All our platforms are fully integrated, and we do NOT use Third Party Add-ons to complete our systems.
For over 20 years, SunFish DataOn Philippines, Inc. has continued to stay true to its goal! Enabling every business to be future-ready with a fully automated HRIS and Payroll software packed with features useful to any company.
With our vision to drive real business evolution with real software solutions backed up by our extensive HR domain expertise, our efforts have transcended every business need.
This sets us apart from the rest whose main goal is to merely provide software solutions only without giving much attention to whom this technology is intended for – You and your organization’s people.
