NDC Law

15/08/2026

STPMK - So The Public May Know

NCR-27 is NOT cancelled. The wage order remains the wage board’s order, but its implementation is presently restrained by the Pasig RTC preliminary injunction.

The planned full increase is:

₱695 → ₱755 (+₱60)
then
₱755 → ₱780 (+₱25) on January 20, 2027

for non-agricultural workers; corresponding rates for the other covered categories are ₱658 → ₱718 → ₱743.

Likely legal road ahead

Pasig RTC injunction → challenge by OSG/DOLE and other interested parties → Court of Appeals/Supreme Court review → determination of whether the RTC had authority to restrain the wage order → lifting/nullification of injunction → implementation and enforcement of NCR-27.

The important legal issue is not simply whether workers deserve the ₱85 increase. It is also whether a regular RTC can enjoin a wage order issued through the statutory wage-setting mechanism, particularly in light of the Labor Code provisions and the jurisdiction of the wage boards/NWPC. That is potentially the decisive issue in getting NCR-27 implemented.

For reference, the official NWPC currently lists NCR-27 as the applicable wage order, with ₱755/₱718 upon first effectivity and ₱780/₱743 after the second tranche.

01/08/2026

The "ARTA Law" in the Philippines refers to Republic Act No. 11032, also known as the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018. Signed on May 28, 2018, it amended the older Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007 to slash bureaucratic delays, fight corruption, and speed up public transactions across all government offices, local government units (LGUs), and government-owned corporations.

Core Features of the Law

* The 3-7-20 Processing Rule: Sets strict maximum days to finish government transactions:
* 3 working days for simple transactions.
* 7 working days for complex transactions.
* 20 working days for highly technical applications.

Automatic Approval: If an applicant submits complete requirements and pays the required fees, but the government office fails to act within the set timeframe, the application is deemed automatically approved.

The Citizen's Charter: Requires every government agency to post a clear, transparent guide showing step-by-step procedures, required documents, fees, and processing times.

Zero-Contact Policy: Limits unnecessary physical contact between the public and government personnel to reduce opportunities for fixers and bribery.

31/07/2026

Pasig RTC Issues TRO on NCR Minimum Wage Hike

🗓️ Update: Effective until July 13, 2026

The Pasig Regional Trial Court Branch 152 has issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) pausing the implementation of the recent minimum wage increase set for the National Capital Region (NCR).

The petition for a temporary restraining order (TRO) was filed by two private construction firms: Readycon Trading and Construction Corporation and R-II Builders Inc.

Reason for the TRO:

The Companies' Main Arguments

* Fixed-Price Contracts: The firms argued that the sudden wage hike severely impacts their existing projects, as their labor budgets were already locked into bids submitted before Wage Order No. NCR-27 was issued. [1, 2]
* Financial Burden: Readycon projected an immediate, unexpected payroll surge of approximately ₱409,000. This calculation excludes mandatory employee benefits and cascading salary adjustments for higher-earning workers. [1, 2]
* Operational Risk: They warned the court that forcing the immediate pay raise could trigger workforce downsizing, project delays, or a complete suspension of business operations

✅ What this means for workers & employers:

• The new wage rates will not take effect as scheduled, and will remain on hold until July 13, 2026

• The TRO was granted following petitions challenging the wage order

• Current existing minimum wage rates in NCR remain in effect for now

• The court will hear arguments from all parties involved before deciding on further proceedings

⚖️ Next Steps:
The case will resume on July 13, where the court will decide whether to extend the TRO, lift it, or issue a final ruling on the implementation of the wage adjustment.

26/07/2026

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STPMK - which stands for So The Public May Know

NDC law always adhere to the legal maxim of former President Ramon Magsaysay

“Those who has less in life should have more in law”

26/07/2026

Impeachment 101 - STPMK

So The Public May Know

14/05/2026

The IBP as the lawyers organization recognize by the profession has given its legal opinion that we must abide by the constitution and follow the law.

13/05/2026

Pertinent provision of the constitution with regards to Parliamentary immunity from arrest.
And duty of the government to cooperate with the ICC in arrest of individuals with a legal arrest warrant.

14/04/2026

Good News to ALL who are about to file Annual ITR (Income Tax Return) tomorrow, April 15, 2026 for 2025 Financials

It was extended until May 15, 2026 including payment and uploading to SEC portal for the AFS.

06/02/2026

22/01/2026

Impeachment? How initiated?
“Endorse by any CONGRESSMAN” is the KEY

Article XI Section 3

Section 3. The House of Representatives shall have the exclusive power to initiate all cases of impeachment.

A verified complaint for impeachment may be filed by any Member of the House of Representatives or by any citizen upon a resolution or endorsement by any Member thereof,

which shall be included in the Order of Business within ten session days, and referred to the proper Committee within three session days thereafter. The Committee, after hearing, and by a majority vote of all its Members, shall submit its report to the House within sixty session days from such referral, together with the corresponding resolution. The resolution shall be calendared for consideration by the House within ten session days from receipt thereof.