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Marcos urged to hike wages via EO
Senator Jinggoy Estrada suggested that an Executive Order (EO) could be a viable alternative to a new Salary Standardization Law (SSL) if Congress fails to pass his proposed SSL VI.
Estrada emphasized the need for a salary increase for government workers, noting that the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) confirmed President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered a study on civilian government workers' compensation to ensure competitiveness with private sector wages.
He stated that there is sufficient time to review his proposed SSL VI during the upcoming budget hearings.
The senator recalled that former President Benigno Aquino III utilized an EO in 2016 to implement salary adjustments for government employees when a new SSL was not ratified by Congress.
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Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed Senate Bill No. 2611, proposing Salary Standardization Law VI to gradually increase the salaries of government employees by 10 to 46 percent over four years.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered regional wage boards to review minimum wage rates nationwide, considering the impact of inflation.
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The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) affirmed that employers consistently adhere to the decisions of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards (RTWPB) regarding wage adjustments.
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On Labor Day, the Senate reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rights of Filipino workers, emphasizing the need for better compensation and improved working conditions.
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