Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III on Tuesday said that workers can expect to receive salary increase “within the month” amid soaring prices of basic goods and commodities. “Within the month, kasi very clear ‘yung instruction ng Presidente (the President’s instruction is very clear to) address the issue of rising prices,” Bello told reporters at the Senate. But Bello said the possible wage hike may not be as high as the P750 nationwide minimum wage demanded by labor groups.

Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III on Tuesday said that workers can expect to receive salary increase “within the month” amid soaring prices of basic goods and commodities. “Within the month, kasi very clear ‘yung instruction ng Presidente (the President’s instruction is very clear to) address the issue of rising prices,” Bello told reporters at the Senate. But Bello said the possible wage hike may not be as high as the P750 nationwide minimum wage demanded by labor groups.

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