THOUSANDS of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Taiwan are set to benefit from a minimum wage increase that will take effect on Jan. 1, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor approved a raise in the monthly minimum wage to 29,500 New Taiwan dollars (about $967) and the hourly rate to 196 New Taiwan dollars.
The adjustment will require the approval of Taiwan’s Executive Yuan.
Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac called it a “victory” for labor groups and a step toward ensuring fair pay and stronger protections for Filipinos working overseas.
“We deeply thank the government of Taiwan and the labor organizations for their efforts in implementing this wage hike,” he said in a statement.
The DMW said the increase would provide a significant boost to the earnings of Filipinos employed across Taiwan’s industries, helping them cope with rising living costs and enabling better financial support for their families back home.
According to the Manila Economic and Cultural Office in Taiwan, 160,000 OFWs are in Taiwan, including 130,000 factory workers.
Taiwan accounted for 2.7% of Philippine remittances as of June 2025. — Chloe Mari A. Hufana