MOLE WAGE ORDER NO. BARMM-04

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao MINISTRY OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT Republic of the Philippines

BANGSAMORO TRIPARTITE WAGES AND PRODUCTIVITV BOARD

Bangsamoro Government Center,Governor Gutierrez Ave., RH7, Cotabato City 960o

WAGE ORDER NO.BARMM-04

PROVIDING FOR A MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE IN THE BANGSAMORO

AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO (BARMM)

"Organic Law for Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao" provides among others, that the Bangsamoro Government shall exercise its authority, over labor employment WHEREAS, Item jj, Section 2, Article V of Republic Act No. 11054 also known as the

and occupation.

Bangsamoro Autonomous Act (BAA) No.13, otherwise known as the Administrative Code" and Republic Act (RA) No. 6727, otherwise known as the "Wage Rationalization Act, the Bangsamoro Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (BTWPB) is mandated to periodically assess wage rates and conduct continuing studies in determination of the minimum wage applicable in the region or industry; WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 18 c) and (e), Chapter 4,Title IX, Book VI of the Bangsamoro A

WHEREAS,pursuant to Section 18 (d), Chapter 4, Title IX, Book VI of BAA No.13, the 0 BTWPB of the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MOLE) - BARMM is mandated to determine the minimum wage rate in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region based on its socio-economic indicators as presented during public consultations.

2024; WHEREAS, the current Wage Order No. BARMM - 03 took effect on 28 February

Series of 2024 or the Guidelines on Minimum Wage Determination for All Private Sectors inciuding Domestic Workers, in the absence of any petition filed for a minimum wage series of Public Consultations with the Tripartite Sectors BARMM wide: adjustment, the Board may motu proprio initiate wage review; DATE WHEREAS,pursuant to Section 3(A), Rule II of the BTWPB Guidelines No.01 WHEREAS, after due notice to all stakeholders, the BTWPB motu propio conducted STAKEHOLDER LOCATION w R

February 27,2025 Cotabato City Pagana Kutawato Cotabato City Native Restaurant,

March 18,2025 Maguindanao del Surl del Norte Darul Aman Suite and Function Hall, D.O.S. Maguindanao del Norte

March 24,2025 Special Geographic Area(SGA) Pob. 6, Midsayap, Cotabato Red Palm Restaurant and Catering Services

April 7,2025 Tawi-Tawi Beach Side Inn Resort, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi

April 10,2025 Lamitan City Basilan Lamitan Plaza Kitchenette, Lamitan City, Basilan

April 13, 2025 Jolo, Sulu Notre Dame Review Center,JoloSulu

April 29,2025 Marawi City Lanao del Sur1 Lanao del Sur 2 Marawi Skylight Hotel and Garden Cafe. Basak Malutlut,Marawi City

following assessment, to wit: WHEREAS, after the conduct of the said public consultations, the BTWPB made the

a) That both the EMPLOYERS and WORKERS support a minimum wage increase for all

b) That every province has a different standard of living, hence, it is recommended to have c) That the EMPLOYERS and WORKERS shall continue to develop and improve their different minimum wage rate: sectors;

policies on non-wage benefits, bonuses and other related incentives;

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Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao MINISTRY OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT Republic of the Philippines

BANGSAMORO TRIPARTITE WAGES AND PRODUCTIVITV BOARD Bangsamoro Government Center,Governor Gutierrez Ave.,RH7,Cotabato City 960o

d) That all sectors supported the productivity-based scheme on the company level, in a form

of income augmentation: e) That the BARMM, under the leadership of Interim Chief Minister ABDULRAOF A MACACUA intends to primarily increase employment rate in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, thus encouraging more investors to come to create more job opportunities and

productivity improvement through skills trainings and strategize proper utilization of mineral

f)That the BTWPB urges the National and BARMM Government to further improve the public resources for economic and industrial development; utilities in BARMM areas, especially energy/power, water systems,irigation systems, road networks, and peace and order. This is to ensure that businesses will improve and thrive

and to attract new investments; and g) That the BARMM Government should enhance the skills/ productivity of our workers/laborers - making them more competent and competitive and to prepare for the influx of new investments. Once all of these are met, the Wage Board is committed to improve further the minimum wage rates in BARMM areas.

in BARMM based on the data dissemination and news conference of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) -- BARMM, the following were established: WHEREAS, after a thorough review and evaluation of the existing socio-economic conditions 2 C

Bangsamoro Autonomy Act No. 13, the BTWPB hereby issues this Wage Order: a b. C. The region's average inflation rate was 4.1% in 2024; and The average Consumer Price Index (CPI in the BARMM in 2024 was at 126.01; NOW,THEREFORE,by virtue of the power and authority vested under R.A.6727 and BARMM poverty threshold for an average family size of five (5) in 2021 is in the amount of Php 11,348.00. C 0 C T

BARMM shall receive a wage increase amounting to FIFTY PESOS (P50.00) per day. Section 1. Amount of Increase. The private sector minimum wage earners within the

BARMM shall be as follows: Section 2. New Daily Minimum Wage Rates. The new daily minimum wage rates in D

Area Coverage Sector/Industry Wage under BARMM-03 Minimum W.O. No. Current New Wage Increase No. BARMM- Wage Order Minimum New 0O

Non-Agriculture Php 361.00 Php 50.00 Php 411.00

Cotabato City @ Plantation Agriculture

Non- Php 336.00 Php 50.00 Php 386.00 Plantation Retail Maguindanao del Norte Maguindanao del Sur Lanao and Marawi City Basilan and Lamitan City Sulu Tawi-Tawi del Sur Non-Agriculture Non- Plantation Retail Agriculture Plantation Php 336.00 Php 326.00 Php 50.00 Php 50.00 Php 386.00 Php 376.00

[email protected] @www.mole.bangsamoro.gov.ph Ministry of Labor and Employment

064)421-3347 +63 997-193-1330

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao MINISTRY OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT Republic of the Philippines

BANGSAMOROTRIPARTITEWAGEANDPRODUCTIVITVBOARD Bangsamoro Government Center, Governor Gutierrez Ave., RH7, Cotabato City 9600

Special Area(SGA) Geographic Non-Agriculture Agriculture Plantation Php 341.00 Php 50.00 Php 391.00

Non- Plantation Retail Php 316.00 Php 50.00 Php 366.00

Order shall be for the normal working hours which shall not exceed eight (8) hours of work a day. earners in the private sector within BARMM, regardless of their position, designation or status and irrespective of the method by which their wages are paid. Section 3. Basis of Minimum Wage Rates. The minimum wage rates prescribed under this Section 4. Covered. The wage increase prescribed herein shall apply to minimum wage

Republic Act No.10361 or the Batas Kasambahay;b) workers of registered Barangay Micro Business Enterprises(BMBEs)with Certificate of Authority pursuant to Republic Act No.9178;and This Wage Order shall not cover the following: (a) household or domestic helpers under

others authorized by law.

entity which refuses or fails to pay the prescribed increase shall be dealt with pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of R.A.No.6727,as amended by R.A.No.8188. Section 5. Penal Provision. Any person, corporation, trust, firm, partnership, association, or

publication in the Bangsamoro Gazette or in a newspaper of regional circulation within BARMM. Section 6. Effectivity. This Wage Order shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from its

APPROVED. This 9th day of June, 2025.

Philippines. Done in the City of Cotabato,Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

HON. DATU HARON U. BANDILA, AL-HAJ

Management Representative

HONMORLYNA Workers' Representative A.ODIN HON JONATHANP Workers'Representatove COSTA

HON. MQHAJIRIN T.ALI Director General, BPA/BARMM Vice Chairperson HON.`ABUAMRI A. TADDIK Minister, MTIT-BARMM Vice Chairperson ee& CE

HON. MUSLIMIN G. SEMA Minister, MOLE-BARMM Chairperson

(For BTWPB Secretariat)

Date of Publication: Date of Effectivity 1st day of July 2025 17th day of July 2025

[email protected] @www.mole.bangsamoro.gov.ph Ministry of Labor and Employment

(064)421-3347 +63 997-193-1330