The National Capital Region’s minimum wage will rise to ₱780 by January 2027, based on the newly approved salary adjustment of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

The ₱85 daily wage increase is divided into two tranches.

The ₱ 60 increase will be implemented in the first tranche on July 19, 2026 — from ₱695 to ₱755.

The ₱ 25 increase in the second tranche will take effect on January 20, 2027 – from ₱755 to ₱780.

The ₱85 increase is the largest wage adjustment granted in NCR. Over 1.1 million workers are expected to benefit from the implementation of wage hike, according to DOLE.

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