Philippine Labor Department approves 7-8% minimum wage increases in Calabarzon and Central Visayas regions.

The Philippine Department of Labor and Employment has approved minimum wage increases for private sector workers in the Calabarzon and Central Visayas regions, impacting about 1.2 million earners. In Calabarzon, raises range from P21 to P75, effective September 30, while Central Visayas will see increases of P33 to P43 starting October 2. These hikes represent a 7-8% rise in daily wages, following a directive for regional reviews by President Marcos Jr.

September 16, 2024
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