Minimum wage workers in the Philippines’ Davao Region have received the second tranche of a mandated wage increase, with the latest adjustment taking effect on September 1, 2026.
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said the increase, implemented under Wage Order No. RB XI-24, is aimed at providing additional income support to private sector workers and improving their economic well-being.
Under the new wage rates, the daily minimum wage for workers in the agriculture sector has increased from P515 to P525. Workers in the non-agriculture sector will now receive a minimum of P540 per day, up from P525.
The adjustment follows consultations conducted by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board XI (RTWPB XI), including a public hearing held in February 2026.
Labour Secretary Francis N. Tolentino has urged employers to comply with prevailing labour standards and ensure that their wage practices follow applicable laws and regulations.
DOLE said labour inspectors will verify compliance with the wage order as part of the department’s regular labour inspections.
The department also clarified that Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBEs) with valid Certificates of Authority issued by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) are exempt from minimum wage requirements under Republic Act No. 9178, or the Barangay Micro Business Enterprises Act of 2002.
DOLE said the implementation of the wage order is a shared responsibility between government, employers and workers, with the aim of advancing decent work, protecting workers’ rights and supporting sustainable economic growth.