QWhat is the exact daily minimum wage for licensed plumbers in Metro Manila as of January 2026?
As per the Department of Labor and Employment, the daily minimum wage for plumbers in the National Capital Region is PHP 645 as of Wage Order NCR-25 effective January 2026, equating to PHP 16,770 monthly for 26 paid days. Overtime is paid at 125% of the hourly rate after 8 hours.
QWhich TESDA certification is mandatory to legally work as a plumber in the Philippines starting 2026?
As per TESDA regulations, plumbers must hold a valid NC II in Plumbing NC II certificate renewed every five years, with training fees capped at PHP 3,500 under the 2026 UTPRAS schedule. Without this, employers cannot register workers under DOLE inspection rules.
QWhat documents are required to apply for a plumber position through a DOLE-accredited agency in 2026?
Applicants need a TESDA NC II certificate, NBI clearance valid for one year, birth certificate from PSA, and medical certificate from a DOH-accredited clinic dated within 30 days. DOLE requires these exact four documents uploaded to the PhilJobNet portal before agency referral.
QHow many hours per week and paid leave days are mandated for plumbers under the 2026 Labor Code?
Plumbers are limited to 48 hours weekly with at least one rest day, plus 5 days of service incentive leave after one year of service as stated in DOLE Labor Code updates for 2026. Night shift differential adds PHP 48.38 per hour for work between 10 PM and 6 AM.