Daily rates by sector
| Sector | Daily rate |
|---|---|
| All areas | |
| Areas: Calapan City, Highly Urbanized City of Puerto Princesa, Marinduque, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Palawan, Romblon | |
| Establishments with 10 workers and above | ₱455 |
| Establishments with less than 10 workers | ₱455 |
What it costs an employer
Cost of one employee paid the headline rate of ₱455 a day. Assumes a 5-day week and 2026 contribution rates, calculated with the Chamberlain payroll calculator.
| Cost item | Per month |
|---|---|
| Monthly equivalent (₱455 x 261 days / 12) | ₱9,896.25 |
| SSS employer share, including EC | ₱1,010.00 |
| PhilHealth employer share | ₱250.00 |
| Pag-IBIG employer share | ₱197.93 |
| 13th-month accrual (monthly equivalent / 12) | ₱824.69 |
| Total monthly cost | ₱12,178.86 |
Notes on this wage order
- Wage Order RB-MIMAROPA-13 raises the rate by PHP 25 for establishments with 10 workers and above (from PHP 430) and by PHP 51 for establishments with less than 10 workers (from PHP 404). Issued 4 December 2025, published 16 December 2025.
Provinces covered
- Marinduque
- Occidental Mindoro
- Oriental Mindoro
- Palawan
- Romblon
Verified against NWPC on 9 October 2026.
Official sources
Primary references this guide is checked against.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in MIMAROPA and Palawan in 2026?
Under wage order RB-MIMAROPA-13, the highest minimum daily wage in MIMAROPA (Region IV-B) is ₱455. It has been in effect since 1 January 2026. Rates vary by sector and tier, as listed above.
How much does a minimum-wage employee cost an employer in MIMAROPA and Palawan?
At ₱455 a day, the monthly equivalent is ₱9,896.25 (261 days divided by 12). Adding the employer shares for SSS including EC, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG, plus the 13th-month accrual, the total is ₱12,178.86 a month, assuming a 5-day week and 2026 contribution rates.