Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma stated that the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will implement any legislated wage hike, emphasizing the government's system of checks and balances. Laguesma clarified that while Congress crafts laws, the executive branch, including DOLE, is responsible for enforcement. His remarks come amid ongoing discussions in Congress regarding a proposed P200 across-the-board salary increase.
Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma on Saturday reaffirmed the Department of Labor and Employment’s role in implementing, not opposing, any legislated wage hike amid ongoing discussions in Congress on a proposed P200 across-the-board salary increase.
His remarks come as lawmakers debate various proposals for wage adjustments, including a previously approved P100-increase by the Senate last year and other bills seeking higher hikes of up to P750.
WAGE HIKE LEGISLATION DOLE LABOR LAWS REGIONAL MINIMUM WAGES
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