6 regions yet to order wage hikes

The minority leader of the House of Representatives is prodding the six remaining regions to issue new minimum wage increase orders before the end of the year.

- By DELON PORCALLA

Marcelino Libanan said faster action is needed to help private sector workers cope with the persistent rise in the cost of living.

“We are counting on the six remaining regional wage boards to promptly raise pay rates and give workers the immediate relief they deserve amid the continuing surge in the cost of living,” Libanan said over the weekend.

Libanan and Jonathan Clement Abalos represent the 4Ps party-list.

The wage boards should “act with urgency” in adjusting pay rates, Libanan said.

He stressed that minimum wage earners are feeling the strain of sustained consumer price increases.

“Every week of delay means further erosion of workers’ purchasing power. Our regional wage boards must move decisively,” Libanan said.