Amid the continued rise in the prices of goods and services, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon and Soccsksargen have increased the daily minimum wage by P30, P40 and P35, respectively, effective Oct. 16. The adjustments were approved by their regional wage boards last Sept. 19 to 21, and affirmed by the National Wages and Productivity Board on Sept. 26. However, the new minimum wage rates would only take effect on Oct. 16, or 15 days after publication on Sept. 30, according to the Department of Labor and Employment which announced the wage hikes on Wednesday night.

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