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Minimum wage earners across Soccsksargen (Region XII) are set to receive the final tranche of their pay increase, according to the Department of Labor and Employment. The final pay increase under Wage Order No. RBXII will take effect starting June 1, 2025. The P10 increase raises their daily wage to P430.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/5/1/marcos-tells-workers-wage-hike-calls-being-addressed-by-regional-boards-1243">Marcos tells workers: Wage hike calls being addressed by regional boards</a></div>The pay increase is the final in a four-trance wage adjustment issued by the Regional Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB)-XII.“This last tranche is a step forward in recognizing the value of our workers in retail and service, who serve our communities every day,” said DOLE-12 Regional Director Joel Gonzales.“We are hopeful that this increase brings some relief and dignity to their hard work.”Under Wage Order No. RBXII-24, the pay hike started on October 17, 2024, with the daily wage at P382. <div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/3/25/dole-approves-minimum-wage-hikes-for-bicol-zamboanga-peninsula-1009">DOLE approves minimum wage hikes for Bicol, Zamboanga Peninsula</a></div>The retail and service sector workers received the following increases:• P14 increase upon effectivity, raising wages to P396• P14 increase on January 1, 2025 (P410)• P10 increase on April 1, 2025 (P420)• P10 increase on June 1, 2025 (P430)&quot;This structured approach allowed employers time to adjust while providing workers a step-by-step improvement in income,&quot; said DOLE. &quot;It also reflects the government’s effort to respond to inflation and cost-of-living concerns in the region.&quot;The Labor department and wage board urge all establishments within their jurisdiction to comply with the wage order.

The final pay increase under Wage Order No. RBXII will take effect starting June 1, 2025. The P10 increase raises their daily wage to P430.

The final pay increase under Wage Order No. RBXII will take effect starting June 1, 2025. The P10 increase raises their daily wage to P430.

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Soccsksargen minimum wage earners to get final tranche of pay hike

Dennis Gasgonia,

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Published May 23, 2025 08:03 PM PHT

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