January 9, 2020

To whom it may concern

On behalf of RC TIMBOL employees, I would like to request from your good

office to give us “13th month” pay. Under presidential degree no.851 ,
employers from the private sector in the Philippines are required to pay their
rank -and file employees a thirteenth month 13th month pay not later than
December 24 every year. The 13th month pay is equivalent to one twelfth (1
1/2) of an employee’s basic annual salary.

It is prescribed by Philippine labor laws as a mandatory benefit and should not

be confused with the “ Christmas bonus” commonly practised in the local
business setting. The Christmas bonus is not a demandable and enforceable
obligation, and can only be released upon an employers voluntary discretion. It
is usually granted by employers to show appreciation and gratitude for the
service rendered by their employees within a year
The 13th month pay, on the other hand is required by the law and employers
who fail to provide them by the end of the year are subject to legal scrutiny by
the department of labor and employment (DOLE). Please let me know for any
concerns you may have

Hoping for your positive response. Thank you

Sincerely,

Raffy Tabalbag