Tag: Wage Hike
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Senate Urges Swift Action on Wage Increase Bill Amid Rising Living Costs
In a strong push for economic relief, Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros has joined the chorus urging the government to expedite the passage of a wage hike bill, emphasizing the urgency due to escalating living expenses. Hontiveros highlighted that any further delay in increasing wages would exacerbate poverty among Filipino families, as their earnings…
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DOLE Clarifies Stance on Wage Increase Legislation
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has clarified that it does not oppose the proposed wage hike law. Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma emphasized that the role of DOLE, particularly through the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC), is to provide technical advice to lawmakers who ultimately decide on the legislation. Speaking at the…
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