DOLE approves wage hike for kasambahays in Central Luzon

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DOLE approves wage hike for kasambahays in Central Luzon

/ 10:19 PM March 14, 2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said on Thursday that it approved a wage increase for “kasambahays” or domestic workers in Central Luzon.

This came after the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board issued a wage order on March 4 that raises the wages of kasambahays in cities and first-class municipalities by P1,000, and P1,500 for other municipalities.

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As a result, the new wages of kasambahays will be increased to P6,000.

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The DOLE added in its announcement that the wage order was affirmed by the National Wages and Productivity Commission, which will be subsequently published on March 16.

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The order will then take effect on April 1.

DOLE likewise said that the increase will benefit 126,762 domestic workers in the region, with 11,595 of the said number in a live-in arrangement.

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