Senator Risa Hontiveros urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to certify a Malacañan proposed wage increase bill as urgent, citing the mounting calls from millions of Filipino workers who are struggling to keep up with the rising prices of basic goods and services. The House of Representatives already approved on second reading a measure requiring all private sector employers to provide workers with a P200 daily wage increase, while the Senate passed a bill mandating a P100 minimum wage increase. Hontiveros emphasized that while these legislated wage hikes are a step forward, there is still a need to push for a P1,200 daily living wage. She also acknowledged the concerns of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) about the financial strain of wage increases and called for government support to help them adapt.
SEN. Risa Hontiveros conveyed to the President on Wednesday the mounting calls for the Palace to certify the Malacañan proposed wage increase bill as urgent, saying that millions of Filipino workers cannot afford further delays amid rising prices of basic goods and services.
At the same time, the Senate passed on February 19, 2024, Senate Bill 2534, mandating a P100 minimum wage increase, with Hontiveros ensuring that contractual, sub-contractual, and agency-hired workers are also covered. While the senators backed this legislated wage hike, Hontiveros said that it is “only a step forward,” reminding that “there is still a need to push for a P1,200 daily living wage. Filipino workers deserve a decent salary that truly meets their needs,” she said.
At the same time, Hontiveros acknowledged the concerns of micro, small, and medium enterprises about the financial strain of wage increases. She emphasized the need for government support to help MSMEs adapt to rising labor costs without compromising their sustainability.Butch Fernandez is BusinessMirror’s senior political reporter based at the Senate. He has covered Malacañang , the Office of the Vice President, the Senate, local governments and defense since 1984.
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