Great news is on the horizon for private sector workers in the Western Visayas Region! The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has announced a well-deserved wage hike set to take effect in mid-November. This uplifting change is designed to support workers and their families as they navigate the challenges of rising living costs.
Positive Wage Adjustments Approved
The Western Visayas regional wage board has approved an increase in daily wages, ranging from P33 to P40. This means that minimum wage workers in the region will see their earnings rise to between P485 and P513 in non-agriculture sectors, while agricultural workers will enjoy a new minimum wage of P480.
For non-agriculture workers in larger businesses with more than 10 employees, the wage increase will be P33, bringing their minimum wage to P513. Meanwhile, those working in smaller businesses will receive a P35 boost, lifting their daily wage to P485. Agricultural workers will benefit from a P40 increase, taking their wage from P440 to P480. These changes reflect a commitment to enhancing the livelihoods of workers across the region.
Enhanced Support for Domestic Workers
In addition to the increases for private sector employees, domestic workers, or kasambahays, will also see a significant boost. A monthly wage increase of P1,000 has been approved, bringing their minimum monthly wage to P6,000. This positive change will benefit around 160,795 domestic workers, providing essential support to many families in the region.
A Bright Future Ahead
The new wage orders will be published on November 1 and will take effect on November 17. This increase translates to a 7 to 9 percent rise from the previous minimum wage rates, directly benefiting approximately 193,032 minimum wage earners. Furthermore, around 300,252 full-time wage and salary workers earning above the minimum wage may also feel the positive impact, as employers adjust wages to reflect the new rates.
