ILOILO City – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region 6 has stepped up monitoring and enforcement measures to ensure strict compliance with existing and prevailing wage rates for private sector workers and domestic workers across Western Visayas.
Regional Director Sixto Rodriguez said the agency is strengthening consultations, inspections, and information drives to make sure employers follow the mandated wage rates and workers fully understand their rights.
“Lagi kaming may continuous learning sessions. Pinapatawag namin in one session ang mga employers at ang mga kasambahay, especially during consultations,” Rodriguez said.
Rodriguez explained that these sessions serve as venues for clarifying wage-related concerns and reinforcing compliance among both employers and workers.
The stepped up enforcement comes months after the implementation of Wage Order No. RBVI-28, which took effect on November 17, 2025 following its approval by the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) on October 28, 2025.
The order raised minimum wages in the private sector across Western Visayas, including:
* for non-agriculture/industrial/commercial establishments employing more than 10 workers — P513
* for those employing 10 workers or less — P485
* for agriculture — P480
For domestic workers, Wage Order No. RBVI-DW-06 increased monthly pay to P6,000.
Rodriguez said DOLE-6 has so far not observed widespread violations of the prevailing wage rates in the region.
“As of now, wala naman tayong nakikitang major violations, except for some isolated cases,” he said.
The DOLE-6 chief emphasized that compliance is being ensured through a combination of education, inspections, and direct coordination with stakeholders.
The agency reiterated that employers are required to adhere to the approved wage orders currently in effect, which set the minimum compensation standards for workers and kasambahays in Western Visayas.
Rodriguez stressed that ensuring compliance with these wage rates is vital to protecting workers’ welfare, especially amid rising living costs.
“We continue to remind employers to follow the wage order, while also making sure that workers are aware of their rights,” he said.
DOLE-6 also encouraged workers to report any non-compliance to proper authorities so that immediate action can be taken.
The agency maintained its commitment to balancing the interests of both labor and employers while ensuring that the prevailing wage rates are properly implemented across the region./PN
