Lucena city: The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board IV-A (Calabarzon) and the Department of Labor and Employment Calabarzon are set to conduct the first regional public consultation on minimum wage adjustments next week. This event will take place at 1 p.m. on August 5 at Ouans Worth Farm and Resort in Barangay Kanlurang Mayao, Lucena City, Quezon province.

According to Philippines News Agency, the consultation will be accessible both in-person and virtually. Interested individuals can register to attend via Zoom using the link provided: bit.ly/44Rvn7H. The consultation aims to collect input from both labor and management sectors, which will contribute to the development of fair wage policies across Calabarzon.

The RTWPB-IV-A has emphasized the importance of public participation, encouraging stakeholders to engage in the discussion. For further inquiries, the public can contact the board through email at [email protected], via their Facebook page, or by calling (049) 545 5511.

The most recent minimum wage increase in the region was enacted on September 30, 2024. This adjustment resulted in a PHP21 to PHP75 pay raise for private sector employees, implemented in two phases.