The minimum wage in CALABARZON, as in any region, plays a crucial role in ensuring that workers can support themselves and their families while also contributing to the region’s economic growth.
The issue of minimum wage is a crucial aspect of labor rights and economic policy in any country. In the Philippines, the minimum wage varies from region to region, reflecting the cost of living and economic conditions of each area.
In this article, we will delve into the minimum wage in CALABARZON, a prominent economic region in the Philippines.
What is CALABARZON?
CALABARZON, short for Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon, is a region located in the southern part of Luzon, the largest island in the Philippines. It is known for its diverse economic activities, ranging from manufacturing and agriculture to services and tourism.
Recent Minimum Wage in Calabarzon (2025)
As of April 1, 2025, the second tranche of Wage Order No. IVA-21 takes effect, adjusting the daily minimum wage rates for workers in private establishments in CALABARZON region. This wage order, issued by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board IV-A, outlines the following adjustments:
𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿:
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼, 𝗖𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲): An increase of ₱20, bringing the daily minimum wage from ₱520 to ₱540.
𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵, 𝗙𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗵, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝘅𝘁𝗵-𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: An increase of ₱30, elevating the daily minimum wage from ₱420 to ₱450.
𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿:
𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: An increase of ₱35, adjusting the daily minimum wage from ₱465 to ₱500.
These adjustments follow the initial tranche implemented on September 30, 2024, and are part of the government’s ongoing efforts to ensure fair compensation for workers in the region. For a comprehensive breakdown of the wage adjustments and area classifications, you can refer to the official Wage Order No. IVA-21 document.
| Wage Order for workers in the private sector | |
|---|---|
| WO No. IVA-21 | Effective 30 September 2024 |
| Minimum Wage Rates | |
| Upon effectivity | ₱420.00-560.00 |
| 01 April 2025 | ₱425.00-560.00 |
| Wage Order for domestic workers | |
| WO No. RB-IVA-DW-05 | Effective 07 March 2025 |
| Minimum Wage Rates | ₱6,750.00 |
𝗪𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼. 𝗜𝗩𝗔-𝟐𝟏 provides a P21 to P75 increase in the daily minimum wage in CALABARZON.
Effective 30 September 2024, the daily minimum wages will be P450-P560 in the non-agriculture sector; P425-P500 in the agriculture sector; and P425 in retail and service establishments employing not more than 10 workers upon full implementation of all tranches.
REGION IV-A (CALABARZON) a/
Wage Order No. IVA-21
(Effective: 30 September 2024)
| CoveredAreas | New Minimum Wage Rates | ||||
| Non-Agriculture | Agriculture | Retail and Service Establishments Employing Not More Than 10 Workers | |||
| 1st Tranche (upon effectivity) | 2nd Tranche (effective April 01, 2025) | 1st Tranche (upon effectivity) | 2nd Tranche (effective April 01, 2025) | ||
| Component Cities and 1st Class Municipalities* (Previously Growth Corridor Area) | |||||
| Extended Metropolitan Area | Php 560.00 | Php 500.00 | Php 425.00 | ||
| Component Cities | Php 520.00 | Php 540.00 | Php 500.00 | ||
| 1st Class Municipalities | Php 520.00 | Php 465.00 | Php 500.00 | ||
| 2nd and 3rd Class Municipalities (Previously Emerging Growth Area) | Php 450.00 | Php 425.00 | |||
| 4th, 5th and 6th Class Municipalities (Previously Resource-Based Area) | Php 420.00 | Php 450.00 | Php 425.00 | ||
| NOTE: For the Municipality of Rosario, Cavite, which is under the 1st Class Municipalities, the increase for the non-agriculture sector is P41 (first tranche) and P20 (second tranche). | |||||
a/ Covers the Provinces of Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, Quezon and Rizal
𝗪𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼. 𝗜𝗩𝗔-𝟐𝟏 PDF Download
MINIMUM WAGE RATES FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS 2025
𝗪𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼. 𝗥𝗕-𝗜𝗩𝗔-𝗗𝗪-𝟬𝟱 grants an increase of ₱750 for domestic workers in cities and first-class municipalities and ₱1,750 for those in other municipalities in CALABARZON.
Effective 07 March 2025, the increase brings the monthly minimum wage for domestic workers in the region to ₱6,750.
Previous Minimum Wage Rates for Domestic Workers 2024
REGION IV-A (CALABARZON)
Per Wage Order No. RB-IVA-DW-04 a/
(Effective: 19 February 2024)
| Current Area Classification | New Area Classification | WO. No. RB-IVA-DW-03 | Wage Order No. RB-IVA-DW-04 | |
| Current Minimum Wage Rate | Basic Wage Adjustment | New MInimum Wage rate | ||
| Upon Effectivity | ||||
| Growth Corridor Area (cities and fisrt class municipalities | Cities and First Class Municipalities | 5,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 6,000.00 |
| Emerging Growth Area and Resource-Based Area (other municipalities) | Other Municipalities | 4,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 5,000.00 |
Previous Minimum Wage (2023)
Wage Order No. IVA-20
Under Wage Order No. IVA-20, there will be wage increases ranging from P35 to P50, resulting in revised minimum wage rates in Region IV-A as follows:
- In the non-agriculture sector, the minimum wage will range from P385 to P520.
- In the agriculture sector, it will range from P385 to P479.
- For retail and service establishments employing not more than 10 workers, the minimum wage will be P385.
These adjustments are mandated by Wage Order No. IVA-20 will become effective on September 24, 2023.
Here is a PDF Copy of the Wage Order No. IV A-20
Wage Order No. IVA-19
The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board IV-A published Wage Order No. IVA-19 on June 14, 2022, granting a P3-P49 increase in the daily minimum wage of workers in private establishments in Region IV-A Calabarzon upon its effectivity on June 30, 2022.
A second tranche would be given 6 months after the 1st tranche, where workers shall receive an increase of up to P48 per day.
Also Read: Minimum Wage Philippines 2025 in All Regions
Here is a PDF copy of the Wage Order n. IV-A 19.
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