07 May '25

Philippines Poised to Ease Workload for Mothers, Promote Shared Parenting

New legislation aims to reduce working hours for mothers and introduce all-gender parental leave, fostering a more supportive work environment.

MANILA – The Philippine government is set to champion legislation aimed at easing the transition back to work for mothers after their maternity leave. The proposed law seeks to allow mothers reduced working hours, offering them more time to care for their newborns while maintaining their employment.

This initiative is part of the "Trabaho Para Sa Bayan Plan" (TPB), a comprehensive 10-year government master plan focusing on job creation, labor market transformation, and inclusive workforce development. The TPB encompasses 10 proposed legislations, with one specifically addressing the needs of working mothers post-maternity leave. Furthermore, the TPB supports eight pending bills currently in Congress.

According to the TPB, a complete copy of which was released on Monday, "This proposed amendment aims to incorporate provisions for reduced working hours post-maternity leave, with flexible options to return to full-time work as circumstances allow."

All-gender parental leave

Beyond reduced working hours for mothers, the proposed amendments also include "parental leave" for all genders. This aims to "promote shared caregiving responsibilities."

The most recent update to the law occurred in 2019 when former President Rodrigo Duterte enacted the Expanded Maternity Leave Act. This legislation extended the duration of maternity leave for all working mothers. The current law provides 105 days of paid maternity leave, irrespective of the type of childbirth, with an optional 30-day extension without pay. Solo mothers are entitled to an additional 15 days of leave.

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Justice • 08 Apr '25

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Philippines Poised to Ease Workload for Mothers, Promote Shared Parenting

New legislation aims to reduce working hours for mothers and introduce all-gender parental leave, fostering a more supportive work environment.

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