23/06/2026
๐คฐ MATERNITY LEAVE IN THE PHILIPPINES: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!
Many pregnant employees are unaware of the maternity benefits available to them. Here are some important facts:
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105 Days Paid Maternity Leave
Under the Philippine Expanded Maternity Leave Law (Republic Act No. 11210), all female workers are entitled to 105 days of paid maternity leave for every live childbirth, regardless of whether the delivery is normal or via cesarean section.
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Additional 15 Days for Solo Parents
Qualified solo mothers are entitled to an extra 15 days of paid leave, for a total of 120 days.
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60 Days for Miscarriage or Emergency Termination of Pregnancy
Women who experience a miscarriage or emergency termination of pregnancy are entitled to 60 days of paid maternity leave.
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Option to Extend Leave
Mothers may extend their leave for an additional 30 days without pay, provided they notify their employer at least 45 days before the end of their maternity leave.
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Applicable to All Pregnancies
The benefit applies to every pregnancy, regardless of the number of previous pregnancies.
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Who Can Avail?
This benefit covers female workers in the:
โข Private sector
โข Government sector
โข Informal economy
โข Self-employed sector
โข Voluntary SSS members
๐ก Important Reminder: To receive maternity benefits from SSS, members must meet the required contribution requirements and properly notify their employer (if employed) and SSS.
๐ฉโโ๏ธ Pregnancy is a major physical and emotional journey. Maternity leave exists to help mothers recover from childbirth, bond with their newborns, and focus on their health.
๐ Source:
* Republic Act No. 11210 (Expanded Maternity Leave Law)
* Social Security System (SSS) โ Maternity Benefitโ ๏ฟผ
* Official Gazette โ Republic Act No. 11210โ ๏ฟผ
