The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board has announced a P30 increase in the daily minimum wage in Eastern Visayas that will be paid in two tranches.
The wage increase was based on Wage Order No. RB VIll-24 approved on Nov. 5.
The RTWRB said the wage order was implemented after a thorough review and evaluation of the existing socio-economic conditions in the region as well as consultations in key areas.
P15 will be added to the P405 minimum wage for non-agriculture or service and retail establishments with 11 or more employees starting Dec. 2.
It will be followed by an additional increase of P15 to bring the total minimum wage to P435 on June 1, 2025.
Workers in the agricultural sector, including service and retail establishments with 10 employees and below, and those working in cottage and handicraft industries will also receive a P30 increase in the daily minimum wage from P375 to P405.
It will also be implemented in two tranches.