The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has suggested a P24 billion wage subsidy that would benefit at least 1 million workers for three months. Read more here:
The proposal, presented to President Rodrigo Duterte, was aimed at providing workers some relief from the rising costs of fuel and basic commodities.
Tutay said the agency recognizes the clamor for minimum wage increase due to the rising fuel prices but it also supports the government’s continued economic recovery efforts. These proposals are in lieu of calls to increase minimum wage amid the rising costs of petroleum products.
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