Minimum Wage in Region 13 – Caraga (Updated)
The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) Region 13 has issued Wage Order No. RXIII-19, granting a ₱50 daily increase to minimum wage earners in two tranches. The first tranche took effect on January 2, 2025, with a ₱30 increase. The second tranche, adding ₱20, will take effect on May 1, 2025.
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The monthly wage for domestic workers (kasambahays) was also increased by ₱1,000. The new rate is ₱6,000 for those in chartered cities and first-class municipalities.
Current Minimum Wage in Region 13 – Caraga
| Sector | Daily Minimum Wage (₱) |
|---|---|
| All Sectors (Non-Agriculture, Agriculture, Service/Retail, Manufacturing) | 435 |
As per Wage Order No. RXIII-19, effective January 2, 2025
Effective Date and Wage Order Reference
- Wage Increase: ₱50 total (₱30 starting January 2, 2025; ₱20 starting May 1, 2025)
- Effectivity Date: January 2, 2025
- Coverage: Private sector workers and domestic workers
- Monthly Domestic Worker Rate: ₱6,000 (Chartered Cities/1st-Class Municipalities)
Coverage: Provinces, Cities, and Municipalities in Region 13
Agusan del Norte
Cities: Butuan, Cabadbaran
Municipalities: Buenavista, Carmen, Jabonga, Kitcharao, Las Nieves, Magallanes, Nasipit, Remedios T. Romualdez, Santiago, Tubay
Agusan del Sur
City: Bayugan
Municipalities: Bunawan, Esperanza, La Paz, Loreto, Prosperidad, Rosario, San Francisco, San Luis, Santa Josefa, Sibagat, Talacogon, Trento, Veruela
Surigao del Norte
City: Surigao
Municipalities: Alegria, Bacuag, Burgos, Claver, Dapa, Del Carmen, General Luna, Gigaquit, Mainit, Malimono, Pilar, Placer, San Benito, San Francisco, San Isidro, Santa Monica, Sison, Socorro, Tagana-an, Tubod
Surigao del Sur
Cities: Bislig, Tandag
Municipalities: Barobo, Bayabas, Cagwait, Cantilan, Carmen, Carrascal, Cortes, Hinatuan, Lanuza, Lianga, Lingig, Madrid, Marihatag, San Agustin, San Miguel, Tagbina, Tago
Dinagat Islands
Municipalities: Basilisa, Cagdianao, Dinagat, Libjo, Loreto, San Jose, Tubajon