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Central Visayas workers to receive P42 wage increase
More than 337,000 private sector employees in Central Visayas will benefit from a newly approved wage hike set to take effect this month. The National Wages and Productivity Commission has authorized the adjustment across the region.
LSN Philippines ·
Over 337,000 private sector workers in Central Visayas are poised to receive a PHP42 wage increase following approval by the National Wages and Productivity Commission, the Department of Labor and Employment announced. The wage adjustment will become effective October 14, providing relief to workers across the region's key industries.
The decision marks the latest in a series of minimum wage adjustments aimed at improving workers' purchasing power amid rising living costs. The adjustment applies broadly across Central Visayas, one of the country's major economic centers.
The Department of Labor and Employment confirmed the implementation timeline, giving employers in the region approximately two weeks to prepare payroll systems and administrative procedures for the new wage rates. The commission's decision reflects ongoing efforts to balance worker welfare with business sustainability in the private sector.
Central Visayas, which encompasses several major provinces and cities including Cebu, remains a significant contributor to the national economy. The wage increase is expected to have ripple effects across the region's retail, manufacturing, hospitality, and service sectors.