Several business groups expressed opposition to the proposed ₱200 daily minimum wage increase, warning of its potential threats to the Philippine economy and business owners, particularly small and micro enterprises. In a position paper addressed to Rizal 4th district Rep. Fidel Nograles, the...
Jobseekers (MANILA BULLETIN) The P200 wage hike bill for private sector workers continued its swift progress in the House of Representatives on Monday, Feb. 3 after it was sponsored in plenary and approved on second reading during the same...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is warning lawmakers about the severe consequences of the proposed ₱200 daily minimum wage hike, pointing out its inflationary effects and impact on micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). In a statement, PCCI President Enunina...
President Marcos said the government is studying the proposed measure calling for a P200 across-the-board daily wage increase for private sector employees, saying they will work to find ways to resolve legal issues that may hound the salary increase. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr....
Rizal 4th district Rep. Fidel Nograles (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) House Committee on Labor and Employment Chairman Rizal 4th distict Rep. Fidel Nograles urged Filipinos on Friday, Jan. 31 to support the wage hike measure pending in...
Senator Joel Villanueva urged President Marcos on Friday, Jan. 31 to certify the legislated wage hike bill in the Senate as urgent, emphasizing the need to improve the standard of living for Filipino workers. Villanueva, who serves as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Labor, Employment, and...
A teachers' group on Thursday, Jan. 30, urged political candidates to make the proposed P15,000 salary increase for educators a key issue in the upcoming elections. (JOJO RINOZA / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) The Teachers Dignity Coalition (TDC), in a statement, highlighted that the...
Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas (left), ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro (PPAB) Calling it a step in the right direction, Makabayan bloc solons welcomed the House of Representatives' initiative to push for a P200 legislated wage...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) Speaker Martin Romualdez says the House of Representatives will expedite deliberations on proposed wage hike legislation to address the urgent need for economic relief among Filipino workers. This,...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will conduct a series of public hearings and consultations before deciding on the petition of transport groups to increase the jeepney minimum fare to P15. While the LTFRB said it understands the arguments and concerns raised by...
(Ali Vicoy/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Former Bayan Muna Party-list Rep. Carlos Zarate slammed local oil companies on Monday, Jan. 20 for their imminent "big time" price hike reaching as high as P2.80 per liter on pump fuel prices. "Kala mo...
Motorists will likely face tighter budgets this week as oil prices are set for another increase. Effective Tuesday, Jan. 20, gasoline prices will increase by P1.65 per liter, diesel by P2.70 per liter, and kerosene by P2.50 per liter. Major fuel companies, including Shell Pilipinas, CleanFuel, and...
