Welder

As per the Department of Labor and Employment, the minimum wage for welders in the National Capital Region is PHP 610 per day as of Wage Order No. NCR-25 effective January 2026. Welders receive an additional PHP 92.50 daily cost-of-living allowance when working in non-agricultural establishments with 10 or more workers.

As per TESDA guidelines referenced by DOLE, applicants need at least a high school diploma plus completion of a 6-month Welding NC II course and 1 year of documented work experience. Certification must be obtained before 2026 hiring cycles begin in January.

Applicants must submit a valid passport or Philippine ID, TESDA Welding NC II certificate, NBI clearance issued within 6 months, and a medical certificate from a DOLE-accredited clinic as of February 2026. All documents require original copies plus two photocopies submitted at the nearest Public Employment Service Office.

DOLE mandates 8 regular working hours per day and 6 days per week with overtime paid at 125% of the daily rate after 8 hours. Welders are entitled to 5 days of service incentive leave after 1 year of service plus 13th month pay calculated at PHP 18,300 minimum for qualified workers.