Republic of the Philippines

Department of Labor and Employment 3. WHAT ARE THE WAGE CATEGORIES?

National Wages and Productivity Commission
REGIONAL TRIPARTITE WAGES AND PRODUCTIVITY BOARD - X Cities of Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Malaybalay, Valencia, Gingoog, El Salvador and Ozamiz and the
Wage Category I
Municipalities of Tagoloan, Villanueva, Jasaan, Opol, Maramag, Quezon, Manolo Fortich and Lugait.

Cities of Oroquieta and Tangub and the Municipalities of Laguindingan, Mambajao, Balingasag and all
Frequently Asked Questions Wage Category II other areas not covered under the above categories.
All retail and service establishments employing not more than ten (10) workers.
on the Minimum Wage Increase for the Private Sector in Region 10

4. HOW DO WE APPLY THE NEW MINIMUM WAGE RATE TO THE WAGE CATEGORIES?
1. IS THERE A NEW WAGE ORDER ISSUED AND WHEN WILL TAKE IT EFFECT? An employee will apply the new wage rate in the wage category where he/she is working.
The Board issued Wage Order No. RX-22 (Providing for Minimum Wage Rate Increase for the Private Retail and Service establishments employing ten (10) workers or less, regardless where located shall apply
Sector in Region X) published on December 26, 2023 at Mindanao Daily. The Order will become the rate under Wage Category II.
effective after fifteen (15) days from publication or on January 11, 2024.
5. WHAT IS THE APPLICABLE MINIMUM WAGE FOR MOBILE AND BRANCH WORKERS? AND THOSE
2. HOW MUCH IS THE NEW MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE? WORKERS WHO TRANSFER TO OTHER REGIONS?
There is an increase of THIRTY THREE (Php 33.00) in the daily minimum wage of all covered workers Mobile Workers. The minimum wage rates of those workers who by the nature of their work has to travel
which will be given in two (2) tranches. An initial increase of TWENTY THREE PESOS (Php 23.00) on from one place to another are those in the domicile or head office of the employer.
their daily minimum wage effective January 11, 2024 and an additional TEN PESOS (Php 10.00) on their Branch Workers. The minimum wage rate of those working in branches or agencies of establishments are
daily minimum wage, effective July 1, 2024. those applicable in the place where they are stationed.
Transfer. The transfer of personnel to areas outside Region X shall not be a valid ground for the reduction
NON-AGRICULTURE of the wage being enjoyed by the worker prior to such transfer. The workers transferred to other regions
with higher wage rates shall be entitled to the wage rate applicable on that region.
1st TRANCHE 2nd TRANCHE
MINIMUM WAGE 6. WHO ARE COVERED BY THE NEW MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE?
CLASSIFICATION NEW MINIMUM NEW MINIMUM
UNDER WO RX-21 INCREASE INCREASE It covers all minimum wage earners in the Private Sector in Region X, regardless of their position,
WAGE RATE WAGE RATE
designation or status of employment and irrespective of the method by which their wages are paid.
Wage Category I P405 P23 P428 P10 P438
7. WHO ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE COVERAGE OF THE NEW MINIMUM WAGE RATES?
Wage Category II P390 P23 P413 P10 P423 Family Drivers - their wages shall be governed by the contractual arrangements with the households they
are rendering service pursuant to the Civil Code of the Philippines.
Domestic Workers or Kasambahays - under Batas Kasambahay Act (RA 10361)
AGRICULTURE
Workers of Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBEs) registered under Go Negosyo Act (RA 9178)
1st TRANCHE 2nd TRANCHE
MINIMUM WAGE
CLASSIFICATION NEW MINIMUM NEW MINIMUM
UNDER WO RX-21 INCREASE INCREASE 8. WILL THERE BE AN IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS (IRR) ISSUED?
WAGE RATE WAGE RATE Under RA 6727, the wage order issued by the Board is effective after 15 days from its
Wage Category I P393 P23 P416 P10 P426 publication, there is no need for the issuance of an Implementing rules and Regulations
(IRR) for the wage order to be implemented.
Wage Category II P378 P23 P401 P10 P411

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 WAGE DISTORTION 12. WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA TO QUALIFY FOR WAGE EXEMPTION?
9. WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT MINIMUM WAGE EARNERS BUT WHOSE RETAIL/SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS REGULARLY EMPLOYING NOT MORE THAN TEN (10) WORKERS
SALARIES WILL BE AFFECTED IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WAGE INCREASE? Documentary Requirements:
Wage Distortion happens when an increase in prescribed wage rates results in the elimination or severe 1.Affidavit of Undertaking (Annex J) of the employer stating the following:
Number of its employees and the duration of their employment;
contraction of intentional quantitative differences in wage or salary rates between and among employee
The fact that it notified its workers of its action to apply for exemption from payment of wage increase;
groups in an establishment as to effectively obliterate the distinctions embodied in such wage structure based
The fact that it is compliance with the previous WO No. RX 21;
on skills, length of service or other logical bases of differentiation. That in case the application is not granted, the employees shall receive the appropriate increase plus interest of 1%
For organized establishments, the employer and union shall negotiate to correct the distortions; any dispute, per month retroactive to the effectivity of the wage order.
shall be resolved through grievance procedure and if unresolved, through voluntary arbitration. For 2. Certified True Copy of the business Permit for the current year issued by the LGU
unorganized establishments, the employer and workers shall endeavor to correct the wage distortions, any 3. Proof of Notice of Filing of Wage Exemption application serve to the worker’s president (if unionized) or
dispute shall be subject to mandatory conciliation-mediation of the NCMB and if remained unsolved, through signed by the workers (if not unionized).
voluntary arbitration. 4. Certificate of No Pending Case issued by DOLE-X Regional Office
5. Audited Financial Statement or the Income Tax Return with verified financial report, whichever is
There are suggested formulas for reference in resolving the distortion.
applicable to the applicant.
Example: Wage Distortion Adjustment under PINEDA Formula 6. The Board may require submission of other pertinent documents to support the application.
Minumun Wage under Wage Order RX 21
= Mandated Wage Increase
ESTABLISHMENTS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY NATURAL CALAMITIES AND/OR HUMAN INDUCED
Wage of Employee under Wage Order RX 22
DISASTERS.
Documentary Requirements:
WAGE EXEMPTION 1.Affidavit of Undertaking (Annex K) of the employer stating the following:
Amount of losses/damages suffered;
10. CAN EMPLOYERS APPLY FOR WAGE EXEMPTION?
List of properties damaged/lost together with its estimated valuation;
Upon application and as determined by the Board, employers may apply for wage exemption under these two The fact that it notified its workers of its action to apply for exemption from payment of wage increase;
exemptible category: The fact that it is compliant with the previous WO No. RX 21;
RETAIL/SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS REGULARLY EMPLOYING NOT MORE THAN TEN (10) WORKERS That in case the application is not granted, the employees shall receive the appropriate increase plus interest of 1%
Exemption may be granted if it is engaged in the retail sale of goods and/or services to end users for personal or per month retroactive to the effectivity of the wage order;
household use. For purposes of this rule, regular shall mean that an establishment is employing not more than 10 workers That in case of a pandemic, state the nature of business and the impact of pandemic on business operations.
for an aggregate of at least six (6) months in a calendar year. 2. Pictures of damaged business property, if applicable.
3. Certified True Copy of the business Permit for the current year issued by the LGU
ESTABLISHMENTS ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY NATURAL CALAMITIES AND/OR HUMAN INDUCED DISASTERS 4. Certificate of Registration issued by the appropriate government agency.
The establishment must be located in an area covered by a Declaration of State of Calamity issued pursuant to 5. Certificate of No Pending Case issued by DOLe-X Regional Office
Sec. 16 of RA 10121 or the PDRRMA; 6. Proof of Notice of Filing of Wage Exemption application serve to the worker’s president (if unionized) or
The calamity must have occurred within six (6) months prior to the effectivity of the WO. Where the calamity signed by the workers (if not unionized).
occurred during the life of the WO, establishments may still apply for exemption but only with respect to tranches 7. The Board may require submission of other pertinent documents to support the application.
that are yet to be implemented, if any;

11. HOW DO THEY APPLY FOR WAGE EXEMPTION? 13. WHAT IS THE EXTENT AND DURATION OF THE WAGE EXEMPTION?
Applications shall be filed not later than seventy-five (75) days from the date of publication of Wage If granted, a full exemption of one (1) year from the effectivity of the Wage Order, after meeting all
Order RX 22, or from the date of declaration of calamity, as the case may be. the criteria and as determined by the Board.
HOW : File a verified application in person, by mail or e-mail If disapproved, workers shall be paid the mandated wage increase from the date of effectivity of
the Wage Order plus interest of 1% per month retroactive to the effectivity of the Wage Order.
WHERE: RTWPB-X or DOLE Regional or Provincial/City Field Office
WHEN : Not later than 75 days from publication of wage order or until March 10, 2024.

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