Calabarzon workers to get up to P45 wage hike starting Oct. 26

Inquirer.net - Oct 10, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — More than 1.56 million minimum wage earners in Calabarzon are expected to benefit from a daily wage increase of up to P45 starting Oct. 26, following the approval of a new wage order by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB 4A). Under Wage Order No. IVA-23, the maximum P45 daily

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