PayBenefits
COLA
A cost of living allowance: an amount added to pay, often set by a wage order.
Most useful for: Fresh grad
- In real life
- ₱20,000 basic and a ₱1,000 COLA: SSS counts ₱21,000, PhilHealth counts ₱20,000.
- Why it matters to you
- It counts for SSS, but not for your 13th month or PhilHealth.
An explanation to help you read your pay, not a ruling on your case. Your employer, the agency or DOLE has the final word.