Following the completion of the 2025-2026 minimum wage review cycle, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) are preparing for the next round of wage review cycle beginning May 2026 in the National Capital Region.

Concerns related to the Middle East situation, its effects on prices of basic commodities and its impact on wages, shall be taken into consideration during the next minimum wage review cycle, consistent with the rules on minimum wage review process. The NWPC and RTWPBs are also closely monitoring the socioeconomic conditions in their respective regions.

This follows the standing directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for a timely review of regional minimum wage rates to reduce economic uncertainty and foster a stronger link between productivity and fair pay, ensuring that wage growth remains balanced with business viability.

During the previous 2025-2026 minimum wage review cycle, a total of 16 wage orders for private establishments and 13 wage orders for domestic workers has been issued. The daily increase for private establishments ranges from ₱20 to ₱100, with some regions implementing tranche increases. Meanwhile, the increase in the monthly wage rates for domestic workers ranges from ₱300 to ₱2,000.

With the wage increases, an estimated 4,694,886 minimum wage earners directly benefited from the wage orders. About 8,757,032 full-time wage and salary workers earning above the minimum wage may also indirectly benefit from upward adjustments at the enterprise level arising from the correction of wage distortions or the narrowing of pay gaps between different job levels.

In addition, approximately 1,042,999 domestic workers, both live-in and live-out arrangements, benefited from the wage increases.

The process of minimum wage review is based on the provisions of Republic Act No. 6727 or the Wage Rationalization Act, and on the Omnibus Rules on Minimum Wage Determination, as amended. RTWPBs conduct consultations and public hearings with tripartite partners and other stakeholders. Through consultations and public hearings, RTWPBs consider regional realities, enforcing social dialogue and tripartism.