The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) recently announced a historic milestone: the largest minimum wage increase in the National Capital Region (NCR) wage board history. With the daily minimum wage rising from ₱695 to ₱780, businesses across Metro Manila must act quickly to adjust their payroll and operational budgeting. The Breakdown: Key Figures and Tranches As announced by Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino, the ₱85 total increase will roll out in two tranches to he