29/08/2026
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DAVAO CITY โ The second tranche of the minimum wage increase for private sector workers in the Davao Region takes effect on September 1, 2026, pursuant to Wage Order No. RB XI-24. The daily minimum wage for workers in the agriculture sector will increase from Php515.00 to Php525.00, while the minimum wage for workers in the non-agriculture sector will rise from Php525.00 to Php540.00.
The first tranche of the wage increase took effect on March 13, 2026.
Labor Secretary Francis N. Tolentino constantly reminds employers to comply with the mandated wage adjustments, emphasizing the Departmentโs commitment to ensuring that workers receive the wages due to them under existing labor laws and regulations.
Department of Labor and Employment XI (DOLE XI) Regional Director and Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board XI (RTWPB XI) Chairperson Atty. Dax B. Villaruel likewise called on employers in the region to faithfully implement the new wage rates.
โEmployers are encouraged to implement the mandated wage adjustments as a concrete expression of respect for workersโ rights and recognition of their valuable contributions to the enterprise. Compliance with fair labor standards not only promotes the welfare of workers but also helps sustain industrial peace, productivity, and a healthy working environment,โ Villaruel said.
Compliance with the prescribed minimum wage is part of the regular labor inspection agenda of DOLE. Labor inspectors will verify establishmentsโ compliance with the wage order during routine inspections. Previous inspection records show that payment of the prescribed minimum wage has consistently ranked among the top areas of non-compliance in recent years.
DOLE XI also reminds the public that Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBEs) with valid Certificates of Authority issued by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) are not covered by the minimum wage law pursuant to Republic Act No. 9178, or the Barangay Micro Business Enterprises Act of 2002.
The wage adjustment was issued following a series of consultations conducted by the RTWPB XI including a public hearing held in February 2026. # # #
