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Zubiri reiterates call for P100 minimum wage hike
Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri reiterated his call for a wage increase for Filipino workers, emphasizing that it is a matter of justice amidst rising living costs.
He stated that higher pay is not a gift but a right that should be respected and fought for, especially with the increasing prices of basic goods and services.
Zubiri reaffirmed his commitment to advocate for a wage hike, whether it's the Senate-approved P100 increase or the P200 proposed in the House of Representatives, or any amount in between that offers real relief.
He mentioned that he previously filed a bill seeking a P150 daily wage increase for private sector workers in 2023.
Zubiri highlighted that significant economic progress is not achieved when workers struggle to make ends meet, stating that true progress should be evident in their daily lives and homes.
He acknowledged that the legislative efforts to protect workers' rights and welfare are ongoing.
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