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Manila Bulletin devider Philippines devider National devider 'Sumunod na kayo!': Jolo Revilla tells regional wage boards to follow suit after NCR wage hike announcement

'Sumunod na kayo!': Jolo Revilla tells regional wage boards to follow suit after NCR wage hike announcement

Published Jul 1, 2026 09:17 am

At A Glance

  • Jolo Revilla urges regional wage boards to match Metro Manila's P85 minimum wage hike.
  • He calls the increase overdue relief and stresses workers outside NCR face the same burdens.
  • The labor panel studies a P200 legislated wage hike as well as financial literacy programs to boost workers' welfare.
Cavite 1st district Rep. Jolo Revilla (Facebook)
Cavite 1st district Rep. Jolo Revilla (Facebook)


Cavite 1st district Rep. Jolo Revilla is prodding regional wage boards to announce their own wage hikes, following the Department of Labor and Employment's (DOLE) announcement of a P85 increase for minimum wage earners in Metro Manila.
In a statement Wednesday, July 1, Revilla reckoned that these wage boards—particularly in Calabarzon and Central Luzon—ought to consider comparable wage adjustments for workers facing similar economic pressures.
“We commend DOLE and the NCR (National Capital Region) Wage Board for this important step, but we must also ensure that workers in nearby regions who face similar economic pressures are not left behind,” said the House Committee on Labor and Employment chairman.
He says many workers in Calabarzon and Central Luzon are equally burdened by inflation and rising living costs, especially those who commute to Metro Manila or work in industries closely linked to the NCR’s economy.
Revilla has described the latest wage hike as a long-overdue relief for workers struggling with the rising cost of living. He saYS the adjustment is a positive step toward improving the purchasing power of Filipino workers and reflects the urgent need for timely and responsive wage policies amid the continuing increase in the prices of basic goods and services.
Even as Congress remains on recess, Revilla says the labor committee continues to work on long-term legislative solutions to improve workers’ welfare.
On Tuesday, the committee deliberated on 17 bills proposing a legislated P200 daily wage increase. The proposals seek to provide additional income relief to workers while allowing employers sufficient time to adjust to the increase through various schemes.
The panel also tackled a proposed amendment to the Labor Code that would institutionalize a mandatory Personal Finance Education Program for workers, equipping them with practical knowledge on budgeting, saving, financial planning, and responsible money management.
Lawmakers likewise discussed the proposed Financial Literacy for Workers Act, which seeks to strengthen workers’ understanding of basic financial concepts and protect them from investment scams, fraudulent schemes, and other forms of financial exploitation.
Revilla said improving workers’ welfare requires not only higher wages but also empowering them with the financial knowledge needed to maximize and safeguard their hard-earned income.
He expressed hope that regional wage boards would act swiftly in light of current economic conditions while Congress continues to pursue complementary legislative measures that promote fair wages, strengthen financial resilience, and improve the overall quality of life of Filipino workers nationwide.

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