President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., yesterday assured Filipino workers that the government is actively studying proposed wage increases across the country,
CELEBRATING MAY DAY. Workers march through the streets of Manila to mark International Labor Day and call for wage increases and better labor rights. Inset shows President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. at the SM Supermalls and the Department of Labor and Employment 's nationwide Labor Day Job Fairs at the SMX Convention Center Manila.
Meanwhile, the DOLE disclosed that consultations on a possible wage hike for minimum wage earners in Metro Manila will begin mid-May. Despite recent salary adjustments, however, labor groups continue demanding substantial legislated across-the-board wage increases to keep up with rising inflation. “As we commemorate Labor Day, I hope that we in government are reminded of the continued plight of workers who find it ever more challenging to make ends meet. In this regard, I once again urge Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., to certify as urgent the pending wage hike bill,” Rizal Rep. Fidel Nograles said.
For his part, House Speaker Martin Romualdez pointed out Congress’ recent achievements towards improving the plight of hard-working Filipinos, both those employed in industry or those tilling the land.“A national roadmap that aligns skills with real jobs – strengthening the link between education, training, and employment,” Romualdez noted.
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