Philippines seeks to raise minimum wage by P200 daily to aid workers' living standards.

The House of Representatives in the Philippines is considering a P200 daily minimum wage increase, as announced by House Speaker Martin Romualdez. This proposal aims to provide economic relief to workers while maintaining the sustainability of small businesses. Despite recent wage hikes benefiting nearly five million workers, the current P645 minimum wage in Metro Manila is deemed insufficient for a decent living.

2 months ago
17 Articles