Calabarzon Workers to See Wage Hikes, But Labor Groups Deem Increases Insufficient
Domestic workers in Calabarzon will receive a P750 monthly pay hike, while private sector employees will see daily wage increases of P25 to P45, effective Oct. 26. However, labor groups have criticized the adjustments as inadequate amid rising living costs.
Read up to 3 eligible full articles per Japan day (JST) for free
Create a free account to open up to 3 eligible full articles per Japan calendar day (JST). Headlines and summaries remain available across ASEAN 7.
Related articles
- Calabarzon workers to get P45 daily wage hike
Over 1.56 million minimum wage earners in the Calabarzon region of the Philippines are set to benefit from a daily wage increase of up to P45 starting October 26. The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB 4A) has approved a new wage order for the area.
- Calabarzon Minimum Wage Hiked for Over 1.56 Million Workers
A new wage order in the Philippines' Calabarzon region will increase minimum wages, benefiting over 1.56 million workers. Daily pay hikes will range from P25 to P45, depending on the sector and worker classification.
- CALABARZON Minimum Wage to Increase by Up to P45 Starting October 26, 2026
The Philippine Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has announced a daily minimum wage increase of up to P45 for workers in the CALABARZON region, effective October 26, 2026. This adjustment is expected to benefit over 1.56 million minimum wage earners. Domestic workers will also see a monthly wage hike to P7,500.
- CALABARZON Minimum Wage Earners to See Up to P45 Daily Raise
Minimum wage earners in the CALABARZON region of the Philippines will receive a daily pay increase of up to P45 starting October 26. This adjustment is expected to benefit over 1.56 million workers and help mitigate the impact of rising inflation.