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New Minimum Wage in Western Visayas (Region VI) Nov 2025
New Minimum Wage in Western Visayas (Region VI) Effective November 2025
The National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) has approved a new wage increase for private sector workers and domestic workers in Western Visayas (Region VI).
This new directive, Wage Order No. RBVI-28, is set to take effect on November 19, 2025.
Employers, HR practitioners, and payroll managers in the region must ensure their systems are updated to comply with these new rates.
New Daily Minimum Wage Rates (Wage Order No. RBVI-28)
The new daily minimum wage structure for the non-agriculture, industrial, commercial, and agriculture sectors is as follows:
Sector/Industry | Sub-Sector | Current Rate | Amount of Increase | New Minimum Wage Rate (Effective Nov 19, 2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Non-Agriculture/ Industrial/ Commercial | Employing more than ten (10) workers | ₱513 | ₱37 | ₱550 |
Employing ten (10) workers or less | ₱485 | ₱40 | ₱525 | |
Agriculture | ₱480 | ₱40 | ₱520 |
New Monthly Minimum Wage for Domestic Workers
The wage order also includes a ₱500 increase for domestic workers (kasambahays).
Area/Location | Current Minimum Wage Rate | Amount of Increase | New Minimum Wage Rate (Effective Nov 19, 2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
Provinces of Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo and Negros Occidental including the highly urbanized cities of Iloilo and Bacolod | ₱6,000 | ₱500 | ₱6,500 |
Key Reminders for Employers
Effectivity: These new rates are mandatory starting November 19, 2025.
Coverage: The increase applies to all minimum wage earners in the private sector within Western Visayas (Region VI), regardless of their position, designation, or status of employment.
Payroll Adjustments: Employers must adjust their payroll computations to reflect the new minimum wage. This will affect calculations for regular pay, overtime, night shift differential, and other wage-related benefits.
Staying compliant with regional wage orders is essential for business operations. Ensure your payroll system is ready for this upcoming change.
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