The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), on their Facebook post, released an update regarding the wage increase in Region 8, Eastern Visayas. The increase is effective today, December 8, 2025.

The updated minimum wage starts from ₱452.00 for non agricultural sectors and service/retail establishments with more than 10 employed workers. 

On the other hand, ₱422.00 for the sectors from agricultural, and cottage and handicraft. Service/retail establishments with 1 to 10 workers are also covered in this implementation.

Moreover, domestic workers from chartered cities and first class municipalities will receive ₱6,400.00 while ₱5,800.00 from other municipalities.

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