Laws
Wage Rationalization Act (RA 6727)
The law that created the NWPC and the regional wage boards, and moved minimum wage setting to the regions.
Most useful for: Fresh grad
- In real life
- Because of it, Metro Manila and Bicol have different minimum wages.
- Why it matters to you
- It explains why your region's wage order, not a national one, sets your minimum.
An explanation to help you read your pay, not a ruling on your case. Your employer, the agency or DOLE has the final word.