04/09/2026
Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board 1 consults Ilocos Sur stakeholders on minimum wage determination
Participatory and Anticipatory
The RTWPB 1 consulted on tourism-related business, wholesale, retail and manufacturing industries concerns on possible increase in the minimum wage in Ilocos Sur on 3 September 2026 at the Provincial Farmers Livelihood Development Center in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.
The consultation gathered stakeholder inputs and reviewed socioeconomic data, commodity price trends from July 2025 to July 2026, and minimum wage compliance reports to guide minimum wage determination for private-sector workers.
Governor Jerry Singson, represented by PESO Manager Mary Madelaine Salvador, joined DOLE Region 1 Regional Director Honorina Dian-Baga- Chairperson of the RTWPB 1, DTI Regional Director Merlie Membrere- Vice Chairman RTWPB 1 and Labor representative Catherine Pangan, reaffirming PGIS support for fair labor standards and sustainable business growth.