The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Francis Tolentino announced on Tuesday a ₱85 increase in the daily minimum wage for workers in Metro Manila.

According to a report by RH Tina Nolasco, Tolentino said that more than 1.1 million minimum-wage earners will benefit from a “historic” wage increase.

“Tinataas po natin ang sweldo ng lahat ng manggagawa dito sa Metro Manila. Makikinabang po ay 1.1 million daily wage earners. Itinataas po natin sa isang makasaysayang P85/day increase,” Tolentino said at an event at the Malabon Central Market.

"Ito po ang pinakamataas na recorded history sa Metro Manila na pagtaas ng sahod ng ating manggagawa," he said.

Under the approved wage order, the daily minimum wage for non-agricultural workers in Metro Manila will rise from ₱695 to ₱780.

The adjustment will be implemented in two tranches.

The first increase of ₱60 will take effect on July 19, 2026, followed by an additional ₱25 increase scheduled for January 20, 2027.

“Pinakamataas po ‘yung P85 bawat araw para sa manggagawa sa pribadong sektor. Ang pagtaas po ay ibibigay sa dalawang hulog, P60 effective July 19, 2026, at P25 sa Enero 2027,” Tolentino added.