DOLE starts review of regional minimum wage orders
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced on Thursday that it will begin reviewing regional minimum wage orders this month as directed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Assistant Secretary Patrick P. Patriwirawan Jr. stated that DOLE is prepared to implement a legislated Php200 wage hike if approved by Congress and the president, addressing growing calls from labor groups.
Patriwirawan also mentioned that regional offices have issued their own wage orders in recent years, reflecting varying economic conditions across different regions, and the review will cover all Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards (RTWPBs) that issued wage orders in 2023.
DOLE engages in dialogue with both labor and employer sectors to assess the potential impact of wage increases on businesses and ensure fair adjustments to minimum wages for each region.
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