City of San Fernando, PAMPANGA – The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) Central Luzon will hold a public hearing as part of its ongoing minimum wage review in the region.
The public hearing will take place on September 16, 2024, 1:00 PM, at Heroes Hall Mini Convention Center, Lazatin Blvd., Brgy.San Juan, City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Stakeholders from the seven provinces in the region are invited to participate.
OIC – Board Secretary Kenneth D. Liza encourages all stakeholders to actively participate in the upcoming public hearing. “We strongly urge all interested parties to attend, as the insights gathered will be crucial to the Board’s wage deliberation. This public hearing offers a vital opportunity for both employees and employers to express their concerns. The inputs collected will be thoroughly reviewed and considered, with a focus on the issues raised. We also want to reiterate that the Board is closely monitoring the existing socio-economic conditions in the region, that affects both the needs of employees and their families, and the employers’ capacity to pay.”
The RTWPB 3 Secretariat reminds everyone that to ensure a smooth and orderly process, interested parties are requested to coordinate with the secretariat. Position papers may also be submitted at 2nd Floor Kingspire Business Centre, KM71 MacArthur Highway, Brgy. San Isidro, City of San Fernando, Pampanga, or thru email rtwpb3@yahoo.com.ph, rtwpb3@gmail.com, and/or rb3@produktiboatsahod.onmicrosoft.com from September 16, 2024 to September 18, 2024.
The last wage order in Central Luzon took effect on October 16, 2023 which granted an increase of P40 in the daily pay of workers in the region. This brought the daily minimum wage in the region to P449 to P500 for the Non-Agriculture Sector, P422 to P470 for Agriculture, and P384 to P489 for Retail/Service. The current wage rates in Central Luzon vary by sector and location.
For further inquiries or coordination, you may reach RTWPB 3 through 0918-253-7930 or (045) 649-1048, or email at rb3@nwpc.dole.gov.ph or rtwpb3@yahoo.com.ph.
