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Calabarzon minimum wage earners to get daily pay hikes
More than 1.56 million workers in the Calabarzon region will receive daily wage increases ranging from P25 to P45 under a newly approved wage order. The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board IV-A has authorized the pay adjustments across different employment sectors.
LSN Philippines ·
The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board IV-A (RTWPB IV-A) has approved a wage order that will benefit over 1.56 million minimum wage earners throughout the Calabarzon region, which comprises Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon provinces.
The approved wage order stipulates daily pay increases ranging from P25 to P45, with the specific amount depending on the worker's employment sector and establishment classification. The tiered increase structure reflects differences in industry capacity and working conditions across the region's diverse economic landscape.
The wage adjustment marks a significant development for the region's workforce, addressing demands for improved compensation amid rising living costs. The implementation of the new wage rates follows the standard consultation process involving workers' representatives, employers, and government officials through the tripartite board mechanism.
The exact effectivity date and detailed breakdown by sector classification were contained in the full wage order issued by RTWPB IV-A. Employers in the region are expected to comply with the new wage requirements upon the order's effectivity date.