Senator Pushes for P5,000 Monthly Allowance for Government Workers
Senator JV Ejercito is advocating for an increase in the Personnel Economic Relief Allowance (PERA) for government employees from P2,000 to P5,000 monthly. This allowance has not been adjusted since 2009, failing to keep pace with inflation.
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