Minimum Wage · Region VII — Central Visayas · Wage Order ROVII-27
Region 7 Minimum Wage 2026
The highest non-agriculture minimum wage in Region 7 is ₱582 a day under Wage Order No. ROVII-27, effective October 14, 2026, issued by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – VII (RTWPB-VII). Also searched as: Central Visayas, Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental, Siquijor, Dumaguete. 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 Oriental and Siquijor are still under this wage board
RA 12000 created the Negros Island Region, but until its own wage board is constituted, RTWPB-VII continues to cover Negros Oriental and Siquijor (ROVII-27, Sec. 4, citing A.O. 264 s.2025). They fall under Class B. See the Negros Island Region page.
Wage Order ROVII-27: rate table
Every band the order defines. Effective October 14, 2026. Issued by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – VII (RTWPB-VII). Read Wage Order ROVII-27 on nwpc.dole.gov.ph →
Areas covered by Wage Order ROVII-27
Region VII — Central 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.
- Bohol · province
- Cebu · province
- Negros Oriental · province
- Siquijor · province
- Cebu City · city
- Mandaue · city
- Lapu-Lapu · city
- Dumaguete · city
- Tagbilaran · city
Class A — Expanded Metro Cebu
Non-agri ₱582 · Agri ₱582
Cities: Carcar, Cebu City, Danao, Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue, Naga (Cebu), Talisay (Cebu)
Municipalities: Compostela, Consolacion, Cordova, Liloan, Minglanilla, San Fernando (Cebu)
Class B — all other cities and municipalities
Non-agri ₱542 · Agri ₱542
Every other city and municipality in Cebu, Bohol, Negros Oriental and Siquijor, including Dumaguete, Bais, Bayawan, Canlaon, Guihulngan, Tanjay, Tagbilaran, Toledo and Bogo
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 7
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 ROVII-27 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 7 right now?
As of October 13, 2026, the highest non-agriculture daily minimum wage in Region 7 is ₱582 (class a — expanded metro cebu). It is set by Wage Order No. ROVII-27. Smaller establishments and agriculture may have lower bands, so check the rate table above for yours.
Which Wage Order applies in Region 7?
Wage Order No. ROVII-27, issued by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – VII (RTWPB-VII). It is the latest order NWPC lists for Region VII — Central Visayas as of October 13, 2026. The full order is linked in the sources section below.
When did the current Region 7 rate take effect?
Wage Order No. ROVII-27 took effect on October 14, 2026. It was issued or approved on September 14, 2026. Earlier orders are listed in the order history above.
Is the agriculture rate different in Region 7?
Yes. Under Wage Order ROVII-27, agriculture is ₱582 / ₱542 per day, against ₱582 for the highest non-agriculture band. See the rate table above for every band.
Which provinces does the Region 7 wage order cover?
Wage Order No. ROVII-27 covers Region VII — Central Visayas: Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental, Siquijor, Cebu City, Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, Dumaguete, Tagbilaran. 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 ₱582 a day that is ₱15,132 a month (₱582 × 26). The annual equivalent uses 313 days: ₱182,166. Employers with different rest-day arrangements will compute a different figure.
What do I do if my employer pays below the Region 7 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 7 rate increase next?
Wage Order ROVII-27 takes effect on Oct 14, 2026, adding ₱42 in both classes. It has no tranche, so no further step is scheduled. Watch nwpc.dole.gov.ph for later petitions.
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Sources and update log
Update log
October 13, 2026 — page published. Rates read from Wage Order ROVII-27 and cross-checked against NWPC's regional page. For the rate at the moment you are reading, confirm on nwpc.dole.gov.ph.