Philippines raises minimum daily wage in Manila as inflation hits

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The increase boosts the rate to 570 pesos a day for employees in the non-agricultural sector. The adjustment will "protect around one million minimum wage earners" from "undue low pay" The move comes as the government tries to contain inflation, which quickened to 4.9% in April.

Philippines raises minimum daily wage in Manila as inflation hits

9 days ago·Manila, Philippines

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Philippines raises daily wages to contain inflation

The Philippines raised the minimum daily wage in the capital Manila and its vicinity by 33 pesos ($0.63) to meet high prices. The increase raises the daily wage to 570 pesos for non-farm workers and 533 pesos for agricultural workers, the Philippine Department of Labor said in a statement. According to Bloomberg News Agency, the move comes at a time when the government is trying to contain inflation, which has accelerated to 4.9 percent last mon…

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