In December, inflation-adjusted wages were 20.3% to 26.3% lower than the current daily minimum wages across the regions in the country. Meanwhile, in peso terms, real wages were lower by around P83.25 ...
In 2026, 19 states will raise their minimum wage on January 1, and three others will make an increase later in the year. Eight states already have a higher minimum wage and won’t raise pay in 2026, ...