THE NEW minimum wage for agriculture and non-agriculture in Davao Region will take effect beginning March 13, 2026.
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) XI regional director Randolf Pensoy announced on March 2 that the first tranche (on Mar 13) of Wage Order No. RB XI-24 for non-agriculture will increase the amount from P510 to P525, while agriculture will go from P505 to 515.
The second tranche, which is the full implementation of the new wage order and will be effective on Sept 1, 2026, raises to P540 (non-agriculture) and P525 (agriculture).
Last Feb 13, DOLE XI and the National Wages and Productivity Commission, under RTWPB XI, conducted a public hearing on minimum wage determination (onsite and virtual) at the Grand Hotel.
Representatives from the labor management sectors shared their concerns as well as possible adjustments to the current minimum wage (Wage Order No. RB XI-23).
The Regional Tripartite Wages and Production Board XI is mandated under RA No. 6727, also known as the Wage Rationalization Act, to periodically assess wage rates and conduct ongoing studies to determine the minimum wage applicable in the region or industries.
