“As of start this year no petition yet,” NWPC Executive Director Maria Criselda Sy said in a virtual forum.Sy revealed that majority of the 17 regions in the country have already reached the anniversary dates of their last wage orders.
“Based on our record, all wage orders have already reached their anniversary dates, except for Regions 2 and 12 which were issued before the pandemic last year,” she said.Under the law, no petition for wage increase may be entertained within the 12-month period from the effectivity of the last wage order.
Sy also revealed that the commission has issued the omnibus rules on minimum wage determination which will take effect on January 27. “Our procedure on minimum wage determination is designed to be conducted face to face, particularly consultations and public hearings. That’s why these were suspended amid the pandemic,” she said.
“We have simplified our minimum wage setting procedures. We have provided for the use of the digital platforms for the public consultations and hearings to ensure the continuity of services of our regional boards despite the community restrictions,” Sy added.
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