Calabarzon workers get pay hike

MANILA, Philippines — Minimum wage earners in Calabarzon are entitled to get the first tranche of their mandated salary hike starting yesterday, according to the National Wages and Productivity Commission.

The NWPC said the Calabarzon wage board approved an increase in two tranches, with the second to be given on April 1, 2026.

Under the new wage order, non-agricultural workers in the region will receive an increase of P30 to P100 while agricultural workers will get P25 to P100.

Retail and service workers will get an increase of P83 in their daily pay.

However, retail and service establishments that are regularly employing no more than 10 workers will give an increase of only P60 for the first tranche and P23 for the second tranche.