₱755 Minimum Wage in NCR: Wage Order NCR-27 Explained (2026 Update)
The ₱755 figure comes from Wage Order No. NCR-27, which raised Metro Manila’s daily minimum wage for non-agriculture workers from ₱695 to ₱755. But there is an important catch every worker and employer needs to understand: as of this update, the increase is subject to a court injunction and is not being enforced. Here is the full picture — the rates, the effective dates, and exactly where the order stands.
Quick answer. Wage Order NCR-27 set the NCR non-agriculture minimum wage at ₱755/day (from ₱695) as the first ₱60 tranche, dated to take effect July 25, 2026, with a second ₱25 tranche on January 20, 2027 (₱780). However, a regional trial court issued a preliminary injunction in August 2026 that suspended implementation, so the ₱755 rate is not currently in force while the case is resolved. Always confirm the latest status before adjusting payroll.
What Wage Order NCR-27 changed
NCR-27 was issued by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) for the National Capital Region. It grants a total increase of ₱85 per day, split into two tranches, and covers two rate categories.
| Worker category | Previous rate | 1st tranche (₱755 tier) | 2nd tranche |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-agriculture | ₱695 | ₱755 (+₱60) | ₱780 (+₱25) |
| Agriculture; retail/service (15 or fewer workers); manufacturing (fewer than 10 workers) | ₱658 | ₱718 (+₱60) | ₱743 (+₱25) |
In other words, “₱755” refers specifically to the first-tranche non-agriculture rate. Smaller establishments and agricultural workers move to ₱718 in the same tranche.
Effective date and the two tranches
The order was structured to roll out in two steps rather than all at once:
- July 25, 2026 — First tranche (+₱60): non-agriculture rises to ₱755/day; covered small establishments and agriculture to ₱718/day.
- January 20, 2027 — Second tranche (+₱25): non-agriculture rises to ₱780/day; the lower tier to ₱743/day.
The July 25, 2026 date is the date printed in the wage order. Whether it is actually being paid is a separate question — covered next.
Status: contested — verify before acting
Is the ₱755 minimum wage in effect right now? Not currently. Shortly after the order’s issuance, its implementation was challenged in court. A temporary restraining order (late July 2026) was followed by a writ of preliminary injunction from the Pasig City Regional Trial Court (August 2026), which suspended enforcement of NCR-27. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has filed a motion for reconsideration, and the dispute has drawn review at the Supreme Court level.
Because this is an active legal matter, the enforceable NCR minimum wage may still be the prior rate (₱695 non-agriculture) until the courts rule. Employers should document their compliance position and watch for DOLE advisories; workers should keep records of their pay. This page is updated as the situation develops.
Who is covered
Wage orders set the floor for private-sector minimum-wage earners in the region — they apply to rank-and-file employees in covered establishments in the National Capital Region. Some categories sit outside the standard rate, including certain barangay micro-business enterprises and specific exempt establishments, which may apply for exemption through the wage board. Kasambahay (domestic workers) are governed by a separate law, not by regional wage orders. For the full framework, see our complete guide to minimum wage in the Philippines.
What employers and workers should do now
- Employers: confirm the current enforceable rate before changing payroll. If you already implemented ₱755, take advice before reversing it, and keep a clear record of the basis for the rate you pay while the injunction stands.
- Workers: know both numbers — the ₱755 order and the ₱695 prior rate — and keep your payslips. If the injunction is lifted, back-pay questions may arise from the July 25, 2026 date.
- Everyone: treat the effective date and the enforcement status as two different things. A wage order can be dated and still be paused by a court.
How ₱755 compares nationally
NCR consistently sets among the highest regional minimum wages in the country, and each region’s RTWPB issues its own wage order on its own schedule. For the current rate in every region and how minimum wage is set, see our full guide: Minimum Wage in the Philippines — 2026 Complete Guide. Related reading: final pay rules and DOLE overtime-pay rules.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the new NCR minimum wage?
Under Wage Order NCR-27, the first-tranche non-agriculture rate is ₱755 per day (up from ₱695). Agriculture and small retail/service/manufacturing establishments move to ₱718 per day. A second tranche raises these to ₱780 and ₱743 on January 20, 2027.
When did the ₱755 minimum wage take effect?
The wage order set July 25, 2026 as the effective date of the first ₱60 tranche. However, court action has since suspended enforcement, so the printed effective date does not currently mean the rate is being paid.
Is the ₱755 minimum wage in effect now?
Not at the moment. A preliminary injunction issued by the Pasig City Regional Trial Court in August 2026 suspended implementation of NCR-27. DOLE has sought reconsideration and the matter has reached the Supreme Court, so the situation may change. Confirm the latest status before adjusting pay.
What is Wage Order NCR-27?
It is the 27th wage order issued by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board for the National Capital Region. It provides a total ₱85/day increase in two tranches for NCR minimum-wage earners.
What was the previous NCR minimum wage?
The non-agriculture daily minimum wage immediately before NCR-27 was ₱695. The ₱755 rate represents a ₱60 increase in the first tranche.
What is the second tranche of NCR-27?
A further ₱25/day increase scheduled for January 20, 2027, which would bring the non-agriculture rate to ₱780 and the lower tier to ₱743 — subject to the outcome of the pending legal challenge.
Disclaimer. This article is general legal information about a developing situation, not legal advice. Wage-order enforcement is subject to ongoing court proceedings and may change after this page’s last-updated date. For decisions affecting payroll or a specific dispute, consult DOLE or a qualified Philippine labor lawyer.
