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CEBU CITY, Philippines — The economy of Central Visayas grew by 3.7 percent in 2025, the regional Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA-7) announced. However, it was a slower pace compared to 2024 and ...
News Philippines » Central Visayas » Economy: Central Visayas inflation rises to 8.3%
INFLATION in Central Visayas slightly rose to 8.3 percent in September from eight percent in August, remaining significantly above the national rate as price pr ...
News Philippines » Central Visayas » Economy: Minimum wage hike in Central Visayas now in effect
MANILA, Philippines—The daily minimum wage increase of P42 for workers in Central Visayas takes effect on Wednesday, Oct. 14, according to the Department of Labor and Employment. Under Wage Order No.
News Philippines » Central Visayas » Economy: CVisayas wage hike insufficient – group
While President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hailed the P42 daily minimum wage increase in Central Visayas as a measure to improve workers’ earnings, a local labor group criticized the adjustment as ...
News Philippines » Central Visayas » Economy: P42 daily minimum wage hike in Central Visayas takes effect
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday reminded employers to comply with the new minimum wage rates as the P42 daily wage increase in Central Visayas takes effect on October 14.
News Philippines » Central Visayas » Economy: Central Visayas sees slow start in tourism
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Central Visayas posted a mixed tourism performance in the first quarter of 2026: the region hosted a string of high-profile international events even as visitor arrivals and ...
News Philippines » Central Visayas » Economy: Housing summit 2026 to tackle LTS delays, rising costs in Central Visayas
CEBU, Philippines — Property developers in Central Visayas are pressing ahead with plans to sustain housing production even as delays in the release of licenses to sell (LTS) have slowed new project ...
News Philippines » Central Visayas » Economy: P42 wage hike for Central Visayas workers
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Minimum wage earners in Central Visayas are set to receive a P42 increase in their daily wage starting October 14. The National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) ...