Wage hike bill in the Philippines raises concerns on cost of living impact

Find out the latest reports in the Philippines, from the proposed salary increase in the Philippines to the commemoration of the EDSA People Power Revolution and more.

Ayon kay Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma, kapag may pag-uusap tungkol sa pagtaas ng sweldo, karaniwang nararamdaman ang pagtaas ng presyo ng mga pangunahing bilhin. Credit: Pexels / Angie Reyes

Key Points

• The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) express concerns that small businesses may not cope with the proposed salary increase.
• In preparation for the commemoration of the anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution on February 23, Kiko Aquino Dee, deputy executive director of the Ninoy and Cory Aquino Foundation, stated that the National Day of Prayer in Action for EDSA and against charter change will be observed.

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