Soccsksargen Minimum Wage Workers to See PHP41 Daily Hike in Two Tranches
Over 86,000 minimum wage workers in Soccsksargen (Region 12) will benefit from a PHP41 daily wage increase under Wage Order No. XII-26. The adjustment will be implemented in two tranches, beginning November 22, 2026.
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