Central Visayas Wage Board Approves Salary Hikes for Private and Domestic Workers Effective October 2025

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB)-VII has authorized a wage increase for private sector and domestic workers across Central Visayas, scheduled to take effect on October 4, 2025. Under Wage Order No. ROVII-26, private sector employees will see their daily wages rise by ₱37 to ₱47. This adjustment sets the minimum wage at ₱540 per day for workers in Class A cities and municipalities, while those in other areas will receive at least ₱500 daily.

Additionally, Wage Order No. ROVII-DW_05 includes a significant uplift in compensation for domestic workers. Monthly wages for kasambahays across the region will increase by ₱1,000 to ₱2,000, resulting in a new minimum salary of ₱7,000.

The wage revisions apply throughout Central Visayas, encompassing the provinces of Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor, along with the highly urbanized cities of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue.

A spokesperson from RTWPB-VII emphasized the board's commitment to enhancing workers’ welfare, stating, "These adjustments reflect our continuous efforts to balance the needs of workers and employers while promoting productivity within the region."