Metro Manila Wage Hike Approved Amid Legal Uncertainty
Metro Manila's wage board has approved a P60 daily minimum wage increase, intended as the first tranche of a P85 hike currently tied up in court. This new order, however, risks complicating ongoing litigation and may lead to further confusion between labor and employer groups.
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