The daily minimum wage for private‑sector workers in Metro Manila will rise to 85 pesos, a change that will proceed as scheduled. The president has not issued any suspension order for the hike.
A palace press officer confirmed that implementation will continue and that the office has not received a formal appeal from private‑sector entities seeking to halt the increase.
The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board approved the adjustment in two tranches for the National Capital Region. A 60‑peso rise will take effect on July 25, followed by a 25‑peso rise on January 20, 2027. The first tranche was moved from July 19 because the wage order became effective 15 days after its publication on July 9.
The Department of Labor and Employment described the change as a legal technicality rather than a delay. Business groups warned that the hike could raise labor costs, while labor groups argued that the increase remains inadequate.
