Workers in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) will receive higher pay starting December 30, 2025, following the approval of two new wage orders issued by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB-CAR).
The wage increase covers both private sector workers and kasambahays (domestic workers) across all provinces in the region.
Under Wage Order No. CAR-24, the daily minimum wage for private sector workers in CAR will increase by ₱35.
This wage rate applies to all minimum wage earners in the private sector within the Cordillera Administrative Region, regardless of position, designation, or employment status. The rate is based on a standard 8-hour workday.
Domestic workers, also known as kasambahays, will also receive a wage increase under Wage Order No. CAR-DW-07.
This applies to kasambahays whether they are live-in or live-out, including but not limited to:
The wage order does not cover service providers, family drivers, or individuals who perform domestic work only on an occasional or irregular basis.
Both wage increases will take effect on December 30, 2025. The wage orders were approved in early December 2025 and take effect after the required publication period, as stated in the official wage orders.
According to RTWPB-CAR, the wage adjustments were approved after reviewing several factors, including:
Public consultations and hearings were conducted before the wage orders were finalized.
Employers are required to comply with the new wage rates. Failure or refusal to implement the mandated increases may result in penalties under existing labor laws.
For kasambahays hired through licensed private employment agencies, principals or clients are required to ensure payment of the prescribed wage.
Workers with questions or concerns may seek guidance from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) or the RTWPB-CAR office located at Rm 411, Lyman Ogilby Centrum, 358 Magsaysay Avenue, Baguio City.
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