By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri hopes that the lower chamber will pass the P100 Daily Minimum Wage Increase Act to improve the working conditions of Filipino workers.
“This country thrives on the hard work of our labor force. They drive our industries, and any economic progress we achieve owes much to their dedication,” Zubiri stated on Labor Day, May 1.
“Despite their pivotal role in our economy, however, our workers often find themselves undervalued for their contributions. Therefore, we in the Senate stand in solidarity with every Filipino worker, advocating for their rights, from fairer wages to safer work environments,” he added.
In February, the Senate approved on third and final reading of Senate Bill 2534, titled “An Act Providing for a 100 Pesos Daily Minimum Wage Increase for Employees and Workers in the Private Sector.”
The Commission on Human Rights also expressed support for the legislation, affirming that an increase in the daily minimum wage is a “positive step towards enhancing the Filipino workforce.”
(el Amigo/MNM)
