There is no word yet from President Marcos whether he will certify as urgent the passage of a P200 legislated wage hike, but he has ordered a review of regional minimum wage rates. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores/MANILA BULLETIN) "Wala pa po, as of the moment po ha. Wala po...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has defended the fare increase for Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), scheduled on Wednesday, April 2, despite calls to overturn it due to its impact on commuters. In a statement on Tuesday, April 1, the DOTr emphasized that the fare adjustment is...
Could this be a case of “better to laugh with the sinners than weep with the saints?” Too bad for consumers—no laughter here, only swelling bills and bitter tears! Back in November 2022, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) slammed the door on the ₱5.2-billion rate hike plea of SMC Global...
Political uncertainty in the Philippines could intensify as former President Rodrigo Duterte’s influence on voters grows, potentially diverting attention from tax reforms and the proposed ₱200 wage increase. According to the Netherlands-based financial giant ING, midterm elections usually have...
Domestic workers in Region IV-A are set to receive an increase in their monthly wage rate starting March 7, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has announced. Wage Order No. RB-IVA-DW-05, issued by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board IV-A (RTWPB), mandates a wage increase...
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has ordered inspections of onion cold storage facilities across the country to curb potential hoarding and price manipulation. Laurel announced on Monday, Feb. 24, that the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) will take charge of these...
The Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) should take into the consideration the welfare of the commuting public when deciding on the petition of transportation groups for a temporary jeepney fare increase. “While we recognize that jeepney drivers and operators...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) GP (Galing sa Puso) Party-list has expressed its backing of the proposed P200 minimum daily wage increase, which recently made headway in the House of Representatives. "Now,...
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....
