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BONG GO BATS FOR WAGE HIKE BILL SWIFT PASSAGE

Senator Bong Go renewed his appeal for the timely passage of the proposed legislated wage hike bill, which was already approved by the Senate on third and final reading last year. Go expressed concern that further delays–particularly the lack of urgent certification from MalacaƱang–might hinder progress on a long-standing effort to support Filipino workers. With […]

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HONTIVEROS: CERTIFY WAGE HIKE BILL AS URGENT

Senator Risa Hontiveros urged the President to certify the proposed wage increase bill as urgent, as millions of Filipino workers cannot afford further delays amid rising prices of basic goods and services. “Dapat nakakasabay ang sahod sa pagtaas ng presyo ng bilihin, pamasahe, at monthly bills. Nothing is more urgent than raising our workers’ wages. […]