Cost of Living

Allowance
COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCE

Upon effectivity of Wage Order NO. RBIII-11, all minimum

wage earners in Region III shall receive an additional Cost of
Living Allowance (COLA) in the amount of Twenty Pesos (P20.
00) per day.
COVERAGE

The Cost of Living Allowance provided herein shall apply to all

covered workers and employees in the private sector in Region
III regardless of position, designation or status of employment
and irrespective of the method by which their wages are paid.
BASIS OF COST OF LIVING
ALLOWANCE

The cost of living allowance prescribed under this Wage Order

shall be for the normal working hours, which shall not exceed
eight (8) hours work a day.
EXEMPTION
1. Retail and service establishments employing not more than ten (10)
workers;

2. Distressed Establishments, as defined in the NWPC Guidelines No.

01, Series of 1996

3. Garment exporting firms, including indirect exporters, with at least

fifty (50%) percent export sales and with forward contracts with their
foreign buyers/principals entered into on or twelve (12) months
before the date of effectivity of this Order and without escalation
clauses with respect to the contract price thereof, maybe exempt
during the lifetime of the said contract but not exceed twelve (12)
months from the effectivity of this Wage Order.