‘Historic’ P85 wage hike for NCR workers announced
The Philippine Department of Labor and Employment announced a historic P85 daily wage increase for Metro Manila workers, to be implemented in two phases. The adjustment aims to help minimum wage earners manage rising living costs.
Why it matters
This significant wage hike impacts over 1.1 million workers and reflects ongoing economic policy adjustments in the Philippines.
MANILA, Philippines - Starting July 19, more than 1.1 million minimum wage earners in Metro Manila will see an increase in their daily pay, after the regional wage board approved a wage adjustment of P85, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced yesterday.
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