Central Luzon increases minimum wage up to ₱30 to ₱40 in 2026

Kaith T. Enriquez
Apr 17
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As of April 16, Central Luzon (Region III) has increased its minimum wage, bringing non-agricultural rates to ₱600, covering Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Zambales, under the new Wage Order No. RBIII-26 mandates a daily minimum wage increase of ₱50 to ₱80 for private-sector workers.

According to the Department of Labor and Employment’s National Wages Productivity Commission (DOLE-NWPC), earnings range from ₱30 to ₱40.

Meanwhile, the Agricultural Sectors ranged from ₱540 to ₱570 on average, while the Retail/Service Sectors increased from ₱560 to ₱590

On the other hand, in Aurora, the pay rise is up to ₱ 60 for non-agricultural sectors, ₱545 for agricultural sectors, and ₱515 for retail and services.

The pricing range is being calculated through this year's earnings, cost of living, enterprises' capacity to pay, subsistence costs, and outgoing costs.

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