Workers across Western Visayas and Negros Occidental are celebrating improved financial prospects after the Department of Labor and Employment approved a minimum wage increase for the region.

This wage adjustment represents a meaningful step toward better living standards for workers in Region 6, recognizing the rising cost of living and giving hardworking families more breathing room in their budgets. The move reflects government commitment to ensuring workers can meet their basic needs while contributing to economic stability in their communities. Read the full story →

Today's takeaway: When workers earn fair wages, entire communities thrive—stronger families mean stronger neighborhoods.