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RTWPBs to start minimum wage hike review — DOLE
The National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) has directed regional wage boards to create action plans for reviewing minimum wages across the Philippines, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s order.
The President mandated a timely review of minimum wages within 60 days before the anniversary of the latest wage order in each region, considering the effects of inflation.
The RTWB-National Capital Region (NCR) is set to begin its review next week, with its wage order for granting a daily minimum wage of up to P610 being the oldest currently in effect.
Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma mentioned that following the NCR, at least ten other regions are expected to start their reviews from July to August.
The review process will involve public consultations and hearings, after which the regional wage boards will issue new wage orders based on the gathered inputs.
The NWPC convened on Monday and issued a resolution requiring RTWPBs to submit indicative calendars 30 days before starting their review processes.
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