The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) clarified that the wage hike for workers in the National Capital Region (NCR) will take effect on July 25, following an adjusted timeline.

The historic P85 wage increase will be implemented in two tranches. The first tranche will amount to P60, with the additional P25 taking effect on January 20, 2027.

Workers in the agricultural sector, service and retail shops with 15 or fewer employees, and manufacturing firms with fewer than 10 workers may receive a daily wage of P743.

DOLE Secretary Francis Tolentino warned that companies violating the new regulations will face corresponding penalties.