Pay increase sought for provincial workers after P40 Metro Manila minimum wage hike

Pimentel: 'Paano naman ang mga kababayan natin sa probinsiya na kailangan ding kumain ng tatlong beses sa isang araw? Hindi naman pwedeng ‘altanghap’ na lang forever.” | GabrielLaluINQ

“Hindi naman pwedeng ‘altanghap’ na lang forever,” Pimentel said, referring to almusal, tanghalian, hapunan — all rolled into one single meal.for workers in private establishments.

Pimentel said the wage boards should establish minimum wages that are fair to each Filipino and one that will allow them to “live a life of dignity”, as current minimum salaries are unacceptable.“To increase our wage rates in every corner of the nation today is a matter of social justice given the prevailing challenges of inflation and its adverse effects on purchasing power.”

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