RTWPB-III TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS IN CENTRAL LUZON
The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-III (RTWPB-III) will commence its series of public hearings on the minimum wage review process for kasambahays (domestic workers) in Central Luzon on 5 October 2026 at the City of Balanga, Bataan.
Upon the publication of the notice on 19 September 2026 in the Manila Bulletin, RTWPB-III formally calls for the active participation of its stakeholders, especially domestic workers and employers in Central Luzon, in the minimum wage process, as their inputs, sentiments, concerns, and proposals are crucial in determining the possible wage adjustment in the region.
The Board recognized the cruciality of these hearings, as the data to be gathered will assist it in coming up with a decision that is fair, objective, and adaptive to the needs and interests of its stakeholders, especially as wages become more vulnerable to and influenced by a myriad of disruptions caused by Middle East conflicts, climate change, and other global and national concerns that have affected the socio-economic condition of the country at large.
The details are as follows:
Public Hearings | Date and Time | Venue |
First Public Hearing (Bataan) | October 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM | The Bunker Atrium Capitol Compound, City of Balanga, Bataan |
Second Public Hearing (Zambales) | October 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM | SMX Convention Center, 4th Level, SM City Olongapo Central, Rizal Avenue Extension, Olongapo City, Zambales |
Third Public Hearing (Nueva Ecija) | October 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM | Hotel Consuelo, 26 Maharlika Highway, Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija |
Fourth Public Hearing (Aurora) | October 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM | AMCO Beach Resort, Buton St., Baler Aurora |
Fifth Public Hearing (Tarlac) | November 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM | Bulwagan ng mga Gobernador, Tarlac Provincial Capitol, Tarlac City, Tarlac |
Sixth Public Hearing (Bulacan) | November 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM | Malolos Resort Club Royale, McArthur Highway, Mabolo, Malolos City, Bulacan |
Seventh Public Hearing (Pampanga) | November 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM | Mini Convention Center, Heroes Hall, Brgy. San Juan, City of San Fernando, Pampanga |
The current minimum wage for domestic workers in Central Luzon took effect on 30 October 2025 under Wage Order No. RBIII-DW-05, setting the monthly rate at Php 6,500. (Kiara Francesca Songsong)