Prescribing New Monthly Minimum Wage Rates for Domestic Workers in Region I

March 18, 2019WAGE ORDER NO. RBI-DW-02PRESCRIBING NEW MONTHLY MINIMUM WAGE RATES FOR DOMESTIC WORKERS IN REGION IWHEREAS, the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board I (RTWPB-I) is mandated under R.A. No. 6727 (The Wage Rationalization Act), to periodically assess wage rates and conduct continuing studies in the determination of the minimum wage applicable in the region or industry; WHEREAS, Section 24 of the Republic Act No. 10361 (An Act Instituting Policies for the Protection and Welfare of Domestic Workers or Batas Kasambahay) which took effect on 10 February 2013, sets the minimum wage of domestic workers and mandated the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards to review, and if proper, determine and adjust the minimum wage rates of domestic workers one (1) year from the effectivity of the law and periodically thereafter;WHEREAS, after due notice of concerned sectors, the Board conducted stakeholders' consultations and public hearings at Dagupan City, Pangasinan on February 15, 2019, and at Vigan City, Ilocos Sur on February 19, 2019 to determine the propriety of issuing a new wage order for...