Calabarzon Minimum Wage to Increase by P30-P60 Daily Under New Wage Order

House Committee on Labor and Employment Chairperson and Cavite Representative Jolo Revilla announced a wage increase for minimum wage earners in Calabarzon, Region IV-A. Under the newly issued Wage Order No. IVA-22, workers in Cavite City, Carmona, General Trias, Tagaytay, Trece Martires, and other component cities will receive P600 per day. Meanwhile, employees in Rosario, Kawit, Naic, Silang, and Tanza are set to earn P550 daily.

For workers in second- to fifth-class municipalities, notably those in agricultural sectors, daily wages will rise to as much as P525. The wage adjustment will be implemented in two stages: the first phase takes effect immediately upon the publication of the order, followed by a second phase scheduled for April 1, 2026.

Revilla emphasized the collaborative effort behind the increase, stating, "This wage increase is a result of joint action by the government, labor sector, and employers. It is a significant benefit for our workers, especially in Cavite and across CALABARZON. However, it is also clear that this alone does not fully address the daily expenses faced by Filipino families."

The wage hike was determined through a comprehensive process overseen by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) Region IV-A, which conducted consultations in Lucena, Batangas, Calamba, Antipolo, and Dasmariñas City. The RTWPB received 12 petitions from labor groups requesting increases ranging from P640 to P1,075, up from the previous P520 daily minimum wage.

Revilla noted that the adjustment helps narrow the wage disparity between workers in CALABARZON and those in Metro Manila, where the daily minimum wage is P695. "It is unfair that workers living just minutes away from Manila earn less despite facing the same cost of living. This wage order helps reduce that gap gradually," he said.

He added, "We will continue to advocate for a living wage that honors the dignity of our workers. In the New Philippines, our workers should not have to struggle every day just to survive. They deserve to share in the country’s growth and progress. This new wage order is just the beginning—we must ensure that every Filipino receives adequate pay, stable employment, and a secure future."