Labor groups criticize P35 daily wage hike as insufficient

A P35 daily wage increase for private sector workers in Metro Manila has drawn criticism from labor groups who argue it is insufficient to address rising living costs.

Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas called the raise an 'insult' to Filipino workers, noting that even a 3.9 percent inflation rate cannot be offset by this wage hike.

The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) continues to push for House Bill No. 7871, which seeks a P150 legislated wage increase and urges President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to certify it as urgent before his State of the Nation Address on July 22.

Labor groups are intensifying their efforts by distributing leaflets, conducting signature campaigns, and lobbying for support from district-level representatives in local communities.