Central Visayas Daily Minimum Wage Hike of P42 Takes Effect, Benefiting Over 450,000 Workers
A P42 daily minimum wage hike in the Philippines' Central Visayas region took effect on October 14, expected to benefit over 450,000 workers. The monthly wage for domestic workers also increased.
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