The PHP1,500 salary plus for maids situated in Metro Manila has been approved by the Regional Tripartite Wage Board, making the PHP3,500 minimum pay of said individuals step up to PHP5,000. Only the National Wages Productivity Commission’s approval on the matter is lacking to enforce the compensation addition. The Department of Labor and Employment reminded the employers of maidservants about the mandatory benefits in behalf of said helpers such as Social Security System, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG advantages.
