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Central Visayas Workers to Receive Higher Wages in October

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Private sector employees and domestic workers in Central Visayas, Philippines, will experience an increase in their wages starting October 4, following the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB VII) issuing two new wage orders. The new minimum wage rates are based on economic indicators in the region, including a rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and a 2% average inflation rate recorded over the past 10 months. Despite the increase, the new rates still fall below the 2023 poverty threshold for a family of five, which stood at P473. The new wage orders aim to address the rising cost of living and improve the living standards of workers in the region.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB VII) has issued two new wage orders, effective October 4, which will increase the daily minimum wages for private sector employees in Central Visayas.
  • In Class A areas, the daily minimum wage will increase by P39, from P501 to P540, while in Class B areas, the wage will rise by P37 to P47, from P453 to P463.
  • The new wage adjustment is based on economic indicators, including a rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and a 2% average inflation rate recorded over the past 10 months.
  • The new minimum wage rates are lower than the 2023 poverty threshold for a family of five, which stood at P473.
  • The RTWPB VII also cited a 7.3% growth in gross regional domestic product from 2023 to 2024 and a 4.3% increase in labor productivity from 2022 to 2023.
  • Wage Order ROVII-DW-05 sets a uniform monthly minimum wage of P7,000 for all domestic workers in Central Visayas, replacing the previous split structure.
  • The new wage rate covers all household workers, including general househelp, nanny (yaya), cook, gardener, laundry person, and other workers regularly performing domestic tasks.

Statistics:

  • Daily minimum wage in Class A areas: P540 (up from P501)
  • Daily minimum wage in Class B areas: P500 (up from P453 to P463)
  • Average inflation rate recorded over the past 10 months: 2%
  • 2023 poverty threshold for a family of five: P473
  • Growth in gross regional domestic product from 2023 to 2024: 7.3%
  • Increase in labor productivity from 2022 to 2023: 4.3%

Sources:

  • "Private sector employees in Central Visayas to get higher wages starting October 4" by The Philippine Star (September 25, 2025)
  • "Wage Order ROVII-26" by Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB VII)
  • "Wage Order ROVII-DW-05" by Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB VII)

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