Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _____________ 
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Introduced by Representative 
BRIAN DANIEL POE LLAMANZARES, PhD, MNSA 
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AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A TWO HUNDRED PESOS (P2OO.OO) DAILY MINIMUM 
WAGE INCREASE FOR EMPLOYEES AND WORKERS IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Constitution mandates the State to afford full protection to labor, local and overseas, 
organized and unorganized, and to promote full employment and equality of employment 
opportunities for all. It likewise guarantees workers’ rights to a living wage, humane conditions 
of work, and a fair share in the fruits of production. 
Despite periodic adjustments by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards, 
the present minimum wage remains insufficient to meet the rising cost of living. Inflation, 
increasing food and fuel prices, and the lingering economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic 
have eroded the purchasing power of Filipino workers. According to government and 
independent economic studies, the prevailing daily minimum wage in most regions still falls 
short of the estimated family living wage needed to sustain a household with dignity. 
This bill seeks to provide an across-the-board Two Hundred Pesos (₱200.00) daily 
minimum wage increase for all workers in the private sector, whether agricultural or 
non-agricultural. It aims to immediately alleviate the economic burden of the working class by 
supplementing their income to better afford essential goods and services. 
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The measure likewise strengthens compliance mechanisms by mandating inspections 
from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and imposing penalties on violators. 
These safeguards ensure that the intended benefits of the wage increase will directly reach the 
workers. 
By passing this measure, Congress can take a decisive step toward narrowing the gap 
between wages and the actual cost of living, advancing social justice, and reaffirming our 
commitment to uplifting the dignity of labor. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
HON. BRIAN DANIEL POE LLAMANZARES, PhD, MNSA 
Representative 
FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-List 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _____________ 
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Introduced by Representative 
BRIAN DANIEL POE LLAMANZARES, PhD, MNSA 
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AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A TWO HUNDRED PESOS (P2OO.OO) DAILY MINIMUM 
WAGE INCREASE FOR EMPLOYEES AND WORKERS IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the ‘‘P200 Daily Minimum Wage 
Increase Act.’’ 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is a policy of the State to alleviate the living 
conditions of the ordinary Filipino through policies that provide for a decent and humane 
standard of living and improved quality of life, particularly of the working class by ensuring the 
right of labor to its just share in the fruits of production, to guarantee the workers' right to a 
living wage, and to promote social justice through the adoption of measures calculated to ensure 
the well-being and economic security of all the members of the community. 
SECTION 3. Wage Increase. — The minimum wage rate of all workers in the private sector, 
whether agricultural or non-agricultural, shall be increased by Two Hundred Pesos (P200) a day 
upon the effectivity of this Act. Nothing in this Act shall prevent the respective Regional 
Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board to grant additional increases to the workers and 
employees on the basis of its determination pursuant to Republic Act No. 6727, otherwise known 
as the "Wage Rationalization Act', as amended. 
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SECTION 4. Non-Chargeability of Prior Increases. — No wage increase shall be credited as 
compliance with the increase prescribed herein unless expressly provided under valid collective 
bargaining agreements: Provided, That such wage increase was granted in anticipation of the 
minimum wage increase under this Act: Provided further, That where such increase is less than 
the prescribed increase under this Act, the employer shall pay the difference. Such increases shall 
not include anniversary wage increases, merit wage increases and those resulting from the 
regularization or promotion of employees. 
SECTION 5. Non-diminution of Other Benefits. — Nothing in this Act shall be construed to 
reduce any existing allowance and benefit of any form under existing laws, decrees, issuances, 
executive orders and any contract or agreement between workers and employers. 
SECTION 6. Inspection by the DOLE. — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 
shall, after approval of this Act, conduct inspection of payroll and other financial records kept by 
the company or business to determine whether the workers are paid the prescribed minimum 
wage increase and other benefits granted by law. In unionized companies, the DOLE inspectors 
shall always be accompanied by the president or any responsible officer of the recognized 
bargaining unit or of an interested union in the conduct of the inspection. In non-unionized 
companies, establishments or businesses, the inspection should be carried out in the presence of a 
workers' representatives. The workers' representative shall have the right to submit his own 
findings to the DOLE and to testify on the same if he cannot concur with the findings of the 
labor inspector. 
SECTION 7. Penalties. — Any person, corporation, trust, firm, partnership, association or 
entity violating any provision of this Act shall be punished by a fine of not less than Twenty Five 
Thousand Pesos (P25,000.00) nor more than One Hundred Thousand Pesos (P100,000.00) or 
imprisonment of not less than two (2) years nor more than four (4) years, or both at the discretion 
of the court: Provided, That if the violation is committed by a corporation, trust or firm, 
association or any other entity, the penalty of imprisonment shall be imposed upon the entity's 
responsible officers including, but not limited to, the president, vice president, chief executive 
officer, general manager, managing director or partner. 
The employer concerned shall be ordered to pay an amount equivalent to double the 
unpaid benefits owing to the employees: Provided, That the payment of indemnity shall not 
absolve the employer from the criminal liability imposable under this Act: Provided further, That 
any person convicted under this Act shall not be entitled to the benefits provided for under the 
Probation Law. 
SECTION 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations. . — The Secretary of Labor and 
Employment shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective 
implementation of this Act. 


SECTION 9. Separability Clause. — If any provision of this Act is held unconstitutional, the 
remainder thereof not otherwise affected shall remain in full force and effect. 
SECTION 10. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations 
and other issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, 
amended or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 11. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved, 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HON. BRIAN DANIEL POE LLAMANZARES, PhD, MNSA 
Representative 
FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-List