Labor Rights
Can your boss fire you without notice in the Philippines?
The Labor Code's 'just cause' and 'authorized cause' rules explained — and what separation pay you're entitled to.
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CHAPTER I
Ang Saligang Batas
Your fundamental rights as a Filipino citizen — free speech, due process, equal protection, and more.
CHAPTER II
Mga Karapatan ng Manggagawa
Minimum wage, overtime pay, termination rules, 13th month, and DOLE complaint process.
CHAPTER III
Karapatan ng Nangungupahan
Eviction rules, rent increase limits, deposit return, and Rent Control Act coverage.
CHAPTER IV
Proteksyon ng Babae at Bata
VAWC protection orders, Safe Spaces Act, anti-trafficking law, and child abuse remedies.
CHAPTER V
Batas sa Halalan
Voter registration, prohibited acts, campaign finance rules, and how to file an election complaint.
CHAPTER VI
Para sa mga OFW
POEA contracts, OWWA benefits, absentee voting, and what to do when employers abroad violate your rights.
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Labor Rights
The Labor Code's 'just cause' and 'authorized cause' rules explained — and what separation pay you're entitled to.
Tenant Rights
RA 9653 applies only to units below ₱10,000/month in Metro Manila.
Women & Children
From the barangay to the RTC — the full process under RA 9262.
For OFWs
Passport confiscation is illegal under Philippine and international law.
Election Laws
COMELEC registration deadlines, requirements, and how to cast your vote.
Labor Rights
The Labor Code's 'just cause' and 'authorized cause' rules explained — and what separation pay you're entitled to.
Tenant Rights
RA 9653 applies only to units below ₱10,000/month in Metro Manila.
Women & Children
From the barangay to the RTC — the full process under RA 9262.
For OFWs
Passport confiscation is illegal under Philippine and international law.
Election Laws
COMELEC registration deadlines, requirements, and how to cast your vote.
Para sa OFW
Philippine law follows you abroad. Know your protections as an OFW — from POEA contracts to OWWA benefits to absentee voting.
OFW Rights GuideSaudi Arabia
POEA rules, kafala system, and OWWA repatriation assistance
UAE & Dubai
Contract enforcement, free zone employment, and embassy resources
Hong Kong
Domestic helper contracts, rest day rights, and MAID tribunal process
Singapore
MOM regulations, levy waivers, and Fair Consideration Framework
Japan
Specified Skilled Worker visa, JITCO rules, and employer obligations
Kuwait
Labor law reforms, domestic worker protections, and POLO Manila