The 2nd tranche of minimum wage increase for workers in the private sector in Region I (Ilocos) and Region V (Bicol) took effect on December 1, 2022 and on December 16, 2022 in Region X (Northern Mindanao).

In Region I, minimum wage earners in non-agriculture and non-plantation agriculture establishments received a P30 increase. The minimum wage rate for non-agriculture establishments employing 30 or more employees is now P400, non-agriculture establishments employing 10-29 employees is now P370, and non-agriculture establishments employing less than 10 employees and non-plantation agriculture establishments is now P342. Minimum wage earners in plantation agriculture establishments received a P47 increase. The minimum wage rate for these establishments is now P372.

In Region V, minimum wage earners in all sectors and industries received a P20 increase in Region V. The minimum wage in the whole region is now P365.

In Region X, minimum wage earners under Wage Category 1 and 3 received a P15 increase, while those under Wage Category 2 and 4 received a P22 increase. The daily minimum wage in Wage Category 1 and 2 shall be P393 (agriculture) and P405 (non-agriculture), and in Wage Category 3 and 4 shall be P378 (agriculture) and P390 (non-agriculture).