Lawmaker Pushes for Higher Honoraria for Election Workers
A Philippine lawmaker is advocating for increased honoraria for election workers, primarily teachers, citing their long hours and difficult working conditions. He urged the Commission on Elections to commit to these raises in the 2027 budget deliberations, emphasizing the need for fair compensation regardless of election postponements.
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