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P33-P40 wage hike approved for W. Visayas workers
The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) in Western Visayas has approved a daily wage increase ranging from P33 to P40 for private sector workers.
For non-agricultural establishments with more than 10 workers, the daily wage will increase by P33 from P480 to P513.
Non-agricultural businesses with 10 or fewer workers will see a daily wage hike of P35, raising their pay from P450 to P485.
Agricultural workers are set to receive a P40 daily wage increase, bringing their current P440 to P480.
Household service workers will experience a P1,000 monthly increase, moving their wage from P5,000 to P6,000.
The wage hike was unanimously approved by the wage board on October 22.
The approved wage hike is expected to take effect after November 16, following approval and issuance of a new wage order by the National Wages and Productivity Commission.
A labor group, United Labor-Western Visayas, expressed disappointment with the approved salary increase.
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