‘Ayoko po makipagtalo’: Discussions get heated in DOLE budget hearing over NCR wage hike

A budget hearing for the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the Philippines became contentious due to debates over a proposed wage hike in the National Capital Region. Officials clashed over the economic implications and necessity of the salary adjustment.
Why it matters
The debate reflects ongoing tensions between labor groups seeking higher wages to combat inflation and government concerns regarding economic stability.
‘Ayoko po makipagtalo’: Discussions get heated in DOLE budget hearing over NCR wage hike | ABS-CBN News
‘Ayoko po makipagtalo’: Discussions get heated in DOLE budget hearing over NCR wage hike
Published September 08, 2026 06:55 PM PHT
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