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Wage Order No. RXIII-19 establishes a minimum wage increase for private workers in the Caraga Region of the Philippines. Following consultations and public hearings, the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board reviewed the current wage rates and socio-economic conditions, leading to the decision to adjust the minimum wage. The current minimum wage in Caraga Region is Php 385.00, effective January 1, 2024.

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Wage

Wage Order No. RXIII-19 establishes a minimum wage increase for private workers in the Caraga Region of the Philippines. Following consultations and public hearings, the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board reviewed the current wage rates and socio-economic conditions, leading to the decision to adjust the minimum wage. The current minimum wage in Caraga Region is Php 385.00, effective January 1, 2024.

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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Labor and Employment


NATIONAL WAGES AND PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION
Regional Tripartite Wages & Productivity Board - Caraga BACOHC PIUPIHAS

Butuan City

WAGE ORDER NO. RXlll -19

PROVIDING FOR A MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE FOR PRIVATE WORKERS IN


CARAGA REGION /J
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WHEREAS, the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board -XIII (Caraga
Region) is mandated under Republic Act No. 6727 (RA No.6727), otherwise known as
the Wage Rationalization Act, to periodically asses wage rates and conduct continuing
studies in the determination of the minimum wage applicable in the region or industry;

WHEREAS, the current Wage Order No.RXIII- 18 took effect on January 1, 2024
and the increase therein were given in two tranches which, after effectivity, brought the
minimum wage in Caraga Region to Php 385.00;

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 3(A) Rule II of the Omnibus Rules on Minimum


Wage Determination, as amended, in the absence of any petition for minimum wage
adjustment, the Board may, motu proprio, initiate wage review;

WHEREAS, the Board, upon deliberation during its meeting on September 30,
2024, motu proprio, decided to commence the minimum wage determination process and
review the current minimum wage rate;

WHEREAS, after due notice to all stakeholders, the Board conducte


consultations on October 21, 2024 in Agusan del Sur and on October 23, 2024 in Butuan
City to assess and determine the propriety of issuing a new wage order, which were
attended by representatives from the workers and employers sectors in Caraga Region;

_) WHEREAS, after due publication of the notice of public hearing on 02 November


2024, the Board conducted public hearings on the following dates:

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Date Venue
November 18, 2024 VCDU Hotel, lmadejas, Butuan City

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November 20, 2024 VGP Hall, ASELCO, Agusan del Sur
November 25, 2024 Maradjaw Events Center, Surigao Citv

WHEREAS, in setting the minimum wage, the Board considered the various
criteria provided under RA No. 6727, as well as the procedures laid down in the Omnibus
Rules on Minimum Wage Determination as amended;

WHEREAS, after thorough review and evaluation of the existing socio-economic


conditions in the region, the following were established:

a. Based on the current Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the region, the year-on­
year inflation rate for all income households as of October 2024 in Caraga is
2.8%;

Nimfa Tiu Buliding No.4, JP Rosales Avenue, Butuan City


Telefax. Nos. (085) 815-6405/0951 263 28771 E-mail: [email protected]
17 December 24
02 January 25

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