Minimum Wage · Region VI — Western Visayas · Wage Order RBVI-29
Region 6 Minimum Wage 2026
The highest non-agriculture minimum wage in Region 6 is ₱550 a day under Wage Order No. RBVI-29, effective November 19, 2025, issued by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – VI (RTWPB-VI), Iloilo City. Also searched as: Western Visayas, Iloilo, Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Panay. Verified against nwpc.dole.gov.ph on October 13, 2026.
Source: National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC), nwpc.dole.gov.ph · Last updated: October 13, 2026
Negros Occidental and Bacolod stay under this order
Negros Island Region was created by RA 12000, but its wage board has not been constituted. Negros Occidental, including Bacolod City, continues to follow RTWPB-VI and Wage Order RBVI-29. There is no separate Bacolod or Negros Occidental rate. Negros Oriental and Siquijor are covered by Region VII's board instead — see the Negros Island Region page.
Wage Order RBVI-29: rate table
Every band the order defines. Effective November 19, 2025. Issued by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – VI (RTWPB-VI), Iloilo City. Read Wage Order RBVI-29 on nwpc.dole.gov.ph →
Areas covered by Wage Order RBVI-29
Region VI — Western Visayas. The rates above apply across these areas; the order sets no separate rate for any single city or province unless a band says so.
- Aklan · province
- Antique · province
- Capiz · province
- Guimaras · province
- Iloilo · province
- Negros Occidental · province
- Iloilo City · city
- Bacolod City · city
Monthly and annual equivalents
Monthly = daily × 26 working days (NWPC's own divisor under Labor Code Article 83). Annual = daily × 313 working days.
The ×26 divisor assumes a 6-day work week with paid regular holidays and an unpaid rest day. Different rest-day arrangements give a different monthly figure.
Wage Order history for Region 6
The previous three orders. A dash means we have not yet verified that figure against the order itself — we do not fill gaps with estimates.
Legal basis
Wage Order RBVI-29 is issued under RA 6727 (Wage Rationalization Act). These Labor Code articles govern how it is set and enforced:
- Labor Code Article 99 — Regional minimum wages — the article that sets up wage fixing by region
- Labor Code Article 124 — The standards a wage board must apply when it issues a Wage Order
- Labor Code Article 97 — Definitions of “wage” and “employer”
- Labor Code Article 98 — Which establishments the wage rules apply to
- Labor Code Article 83 — Normal hours of work — the 8-hour day the daily rate is based on
- Labor Code Article 116 — Withholding of wages and kickbacks prohibited
- Labor Code Article 128 — DOLE’s power to inspect employers and order compliance
If your employer pays below the rate for your sector and establishment size, you can report it to your DOLE regional office. You do not need a lawyer to file a wage complaint.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in Region 6 right now?
As of October 13, 2026, the highest non-agriculture daily minimum wage in Region 6 is ₱550 (more than 10 workers). It is set by Wage Order No. RBVI-29. Smaller establishments and agriculture may have lower bands, so check the rate table above for yours.
Which Wage Order applies in Region 6?
Wage Order No. RBVI-29, issued by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – VI (RTWPB-VI), Iloilo City. It is the latest order NWPC lists for Region VI — Western Visayas as of October 13, 2026. The full order is linked in the sources section below.
When did the current Region 6 rate take effect?
Wage Order No. RBVI-29 took effect on November 19, 2025. It was issued or approved on October 23, 2025. Earlier orders are listed in the order history above.
Is the agriculture rate different in Region 6?
Yes. Under Wage Order RBVI-29, agriculture is ₱520 per day, against ₱550 for the highest non-agriculture band. See the rate table above for every band.
Which provinces does the Region 6 wage order cover?
Wage Order No. RBVI-29 covers Region VI — Western Visayas: Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, Negros Occidental, Iloilo City, Bacolod City. The rates apply to private-sector workers in these areas according to the bands in the rate table.
How do I compute the monthly rate from the daily rate?
Multiply the daily rate by 26, the working-day divisor NWPC itself cites under Labor Code Article 83. At ₱550 a day that is ₱14,300 a month (₱550 × 26). The annual equivalent uses 313 days: ₱172,150. Employers with different rest-day arrangements will compute a different figure.
What do I do if my employer pays below the Region 6 rate?
File a complaint with the DOLE regional office covering your workplace, or ask for a Single Entry Approach (SEnA) conciliation-mediation first. Withholding wages is prohibited under Labor Code Article 116, and DOLE can inspect employers and order compliance under Article 128. You do not need a lawyer to file a wage complaint.
When will the Region 6 rate increase next?
RBVI-29 has no scheduled second tranche. RBVI-27 took effect November 2023 and RBVI-28 in November 2024, so RTWPB-VI has reviewed roughly yearly, but this is a pattern and not a rule. Watch nwpc.dole.gov.ph and RTWPB-VI for a new petition or hearing.
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Sources and update log
Update log
October 13, 2026 — page published. Rates read from Wage Order RBVI-29 and cross-checked against NWPC's regional page. For the rate at the moment you are reading, confirm on nwpc.dole.gov.ph.