Fatherhood Resources: Philippines
Official paternity leave law, OFW family support, and verified resources for fathers across the Philippines — including dads working abroad.
7 days
Paternity Leave
Paid, for up to 4 deliveries (RA 8187)
Up to 7 days
Transferable Maternity Days
Mother may transfer to father (RA 11210)
10M+
OFW Dads
Overseas Filipino Workers supporting families
Verified Resources for Filipino Dads
DOLE: Paternity Leave Act of 1996 (RA 8187)
GovernmentPhilippinesDepartment of Labor and Employment official guide to the Paternity Leave Act. Married male employees in the private and public sectors are entitled to 7 days of paid leave for up to 4 deliveries.
SSS: Maternity Leave Benefit (Transferable to Father)
GovernmentPhilippinesUnder RA 11210 (Expanded Maternity Leave Law), mothers may transfer up to 7 days of their maternity leave credits to the father. Official SSS guide to eligibility and application.
OWWA: OFW Family Programs
GovernmentPhilippinesOverseas Workers Welfare Administration programs for OFW families, including livelihood assistance, education benefits, and family welfare support for children of overseas Filipino workers.
DSWD: Family Development Programs
GovernmentPhilippinesDepartment of Social Welfare and Development programs supporting Filipino families, including the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) conditional cash transfer for low-income families.
National Council for Mental Health Philippines
Mental HealthPhilippinesOfficial Philippine government mental health authority. Resources on mental health support, crisis hotlines, and services for fathers and families across the Philippines.
In Touch Community Services
CounsellingPhilippinesPhilippine nonprofit providing counselling and mental health services in English and Filipino. Offers support for fathers, families, and individuals dealing with stress, depression, and relationship issues.
Key facts for Filipino fathers
- •Under Republic Act 8187 (Paternity Leave Act of 1996), married male employees are entitled to 7 days of paid paternity leave for up to 4 deliveries of their lawful spouse.
- •Under RA 11210 (Expanded Maternity Leave Law), a mother may transfer up to 7 days of her maternity leave credits to the father, whether or not they are married.
- •Paternity leave applies to both private and public sector employees, regardless of employment status (regular, contractual, or project-based).
- •OFW (Overseas Filipino Worker) dads can access OWWA family welfare programs, including education assistance for their children and livelihood support for their families at home.
- •The DSWD's Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) provides conditional cash transfers to low-income families, including those headed by single fathers.