Employees across Western Visayas can now enjoy higher daily wages, with increases ranging from P33 to P40, following the enforcement of Wage Order No. RBVI-28 on November 17. The adjustment aims to provide relief amid rising costs of living.
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Western Visayas called on private employers to fully implement the wage hike, emphasizing the importance of compliance in boosting workers’ welfare.
“We encourage all employers to enforce the new wage order as mandated. It applies across the region, and we hope for voluntary adherence,” stated lawyer Sixto Rodriguez, DOLE-Western Visayas Regional Director and Chair of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB).
The order specifies different wage increases based on company size and sector:
• P33 daily increase: For companies with more than 10 employees.
• P35 daily increase: For companies with 10 or fewer employees.
• P40 daily increase: For those working in the agricultural sector.
In addition, household helpers or kabulig sa balay will receive a P1,000 increase in their monthly wages.
With the adjustment, the new daily minimum wages are as follows:
• P513 for employees in establishments with more than 10 workers (up from P480).
• P485 for employees in smaller establishments with 10 or fewer workers.
• P480 for those in the agricultural sector.
Household helpers will now earn a minimum monthly wage of P6,000, ensuring better financial security for domestic workers.
The wage increase is part of the government’s ongoing effort to address inflation and improve the economic well-being of workers in the region. The adjustment is also intended to boost productivity and encourage stronger employer-employee relationships.
“These wage increases are designed to provide balance—ensuring workers receive fair compensation while supporting businesses in sustaining operations,” Rodriguez said.
The implementation of Wage Order No. RBVI-28 is expected to impact thousands of workers across various industries, promoting economic stability and enhancing labor conditions in Western Visayas.
