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Philippines Salary Tax Explained 2026: How BIR TRAIN Actually Hits Your Paycheck
On a ₱1,200,000 salary, BIR tax plus SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG take about ₱242,550 a year, leaving roughly ₱957,450 net. Here's how the TRAIN Law and mandatory deductions really work together.
4 August 2026 · 10 min read
UK vs Philippines Take-Home Pay 2026: What Your Salary Is Really Worth
Converted at roughly £1 = ₱82.17, a UK salary still retains a somewhat larger share than a comparable Philippines payroll salary, though the gap narrows once the Philippines zero-tax threshold and capped contributions kick in.
SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG Explained 2026: Why Your Philippines Payslip Starts Below Gross
Before BIR income tax even applies, Philippines payroll deducts SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG. Here's what each one does, how the caps work, and why they matter to your real in-hand pay.
8% Flat Tax vs Graduated Rates in the Philippines 2026: What Freelancers Should Actually Compare
For Philippines freelancers, the 8% flat tax can beat graduated rates by a wide margin, but only once you compare it properly against business deductions, mandatory contributions, and the first ₱250,000 threshold.
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Ireland vs UK Tech Salaries: How Do They Compare?
Two mature tech markets, one language, very different pay packets. We compare median salaries, cost-of-living adjustments, and net take-home across Dublin and London to find out where tech workers are actually better off.
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