The NWPC passed a new resolution during the Commission Meeting in Baguio City on 23 May 2024.

NWPC Resolution No. 05, Series of 2024, amends Rule IV, Section 3 of the Omnibus Rules on Minimum Wage Determination which provides that “no new Wage Order may be issued within a period of twelve (12) months from the effectivity of the current Wage Order.”

The new resolution now allows the issuance of Wage Orders within a 12-month period.

“Should the Board find urgent and reasonable grounds to commence the minimum wage determination process earlier than 60 days prior to the anniversary date of the current wage order, it shall submit a written recommendation and justification for this purpose to the Commission, for the latter’s consideration and approval within five (5) working days,” Resolution No. 05 stated.

“Once approved by the Commission, the Board may initiate the minimum wage determination process, following the same procedure under Rule II of this Rules. If a new wage order is issued and affirmed by the Commission, the same may be published and may take effect within twelve (12) months following the immediately preceding wage order,” it added.

RTWPB-NCR earlier issued RTWPB-NCR Resolution No. 01, Series of 2024 recommending to the NWPC the amendment of Rule IV, Section 3 of the Omnibus Rules following the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos to review the minimum wage determination process.

Meanwhile, NWPC also approved a concept note on the staging of the 2024 National Productivity Conference (NPC) with the theme “Harnessing Technologies. Mainstreaming Productivity. Building the Future.” happening on 17 October 2024.