Senators slam TRO on P85 daily minimum wage hike implementation
Philippine senators are criticizing a court-issued temporary restraining order that blocked a mandated P85 daily minimum wage hike in Metro Manila. Legislators argue that the court lacks the authority to intervene in Regional Wage Board decisions under the Labor Code.
Why it matters
The conflict highlights a significant legal and political struggle between judicial oversight and labor policy implementation during an economic crisis.
Manila Bulletin - Senators slam TRO on P85 daily minimum wage hike implementation
Senators slam TRO on P85 daily minimum wage hike implementation
Senators point out that the court's action is unacceptable since Article 126 of the Labor Code clearly states that no court, tribunal or other authority may issue a preliminary injunction, permanent injunction, or TRO against any hearing, action or proceeding of the Regional Wage Boards.
Senators on Monday, August 3 criticized the issuance of a temporary restraining order issued by a Pasig City Regional Trial Court against the implementation of the P85 daily minimum wage increase in Metro Manila.
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