Philippine Payroll and HR Guides

Free guides and calculators for Philippine employers: payroll computation, SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG, 13th-month pay, final pay, overtime and holiday pay, and choosing an HRIS.

Final Pay in the Philippines: How to Compute Back Pay (2026 Guide and Calculator)

Unpaid salary, pro-rated 13th month, leave conversion and separation pay, the 30-day DOLE release rule, and how each part is taxed.

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Oct 20, 2026

Philippine Salary Calculator 2026: Take-Home Pay After SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG and Tax

Free calculator with the 2026 contribution schedules and the BIR withholding table explained step by step, plus the employer's total cost.

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Sep 9, 2026

Overtime, Night Differential and Holiday Pay Calculator (Philippines 2026)

Every DOLE premium pay multiplier in one calculator: overtime, rest days, special days, regular holidays, the compound rates and night differential.

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Sep 9, 2026

Best HRIS Software in the Philippines: The 2026 Buyer's Guide

What a Philippine HRIS must handle, what it costs, the three kinds of vendors you will meet, and how to test one in 30 days.

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Sep 9, 2026

13th-Month Pay in the Philippines: The 2026 Employer's Guide

The formula, proration for new hires, the ₱90,000 tax rule and the December 24 deadline, with worked examples.

Jun 22, 2026

The Philippine Payroll Compliance Checklist for SMEs

Every registration, monthly remittance and annual report a small Philippine employer must file, in one list.

Apr 22, 2026

Free De Minimis Benefits Calculator for Philippine Employers (2026)

Instantly compute tax-exempt vs. taxable de minimis benefits per employee — free online tool for Philippine payroll.

Mar 31, 2026

De Minimis Benefits in the Philippines: 2026 Complete Guide

Everything Philippine employers need to know about tax-exempt de minimis benefits — updated for 2026.

Mar 31, 2026

SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG in 2026: The Employer's Contribution Guide

Employer and employee shares, ceilings, MPF and EC, plus a full worked example for a ₱25,000 salary.

Feb 13, 2026

From Chaos to Control: A Founder’s First Payroll Run with Tropa

How a Philippine startup founder went from payroll chaos to automated compliance with Tropa. Real story of setting up your first payroll run as a small business.

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Jun 25, 2025

A Day in the Life of an HR Officer — Before and After Using Tropa

See how Tropa transforms HR officers’ workdays from chaos to control — with automated attendance, payroll, and task tracking built for Philippine teams.

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May 14, 2025

How to Compute Philippine Payroll (The Right Way)

For HR officers, accountants, and business owners — here’s a step-by-step guide to calculating payroll in the Philippines, without the headaches.

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May 14, 2025