Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC) is committed to ensuring that all staff and faculty are paid at least the local living wage. For 2025, the College uses the applicable Benguet minimum wage under the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) as its local wage benchmark. This practice reflects CCDC’s commitment to fair employment, employee welfare, and the provision of a sustainable and supportive workplace.
From January 1 to December 29, 2025, the applicable minimum wage in Benguet was ₱470 per day under Wage Order No. CAR-23. Effective December 30–31, 2025, the minimum wage increased to ₱505 per day under Wage Order No. CAR-24. Benguet is covered by these CAR-wide wage rates, which serve as the local reference point for assessing CCDC’s wage practices.
CCDC’s documented records show that its staff and faculty rates remained above the applicable local wage standard throughout these periods. Staff pay rates were maintained above the prevailing Benguet minimum wage across the College’s employment categories, while faculty rates were likewise established above the corresponding minimum-wage equivalent.
The College’s records further demonstrate that this practice continued following the wage adjustment effective December 30, 2025. The established rates for both staff and faculty remained above the updated local wage benchmark, demonstrating the continuity of CCDC’s commitment to fair and equitable employment practices. Through this practice, CCDC ensures that its living-wage commitment applies across its workforce, including both academic and non-academic personnel. Maintaining pay above the local wage benchmark supports employee welfare, promotes fair employment, and contributes to a stable and sustainable working environment.
