Metro Manila Workers Disappointed as Minimum Wage Hike Suspended
Metro Manila workers expressed disappointment after a temporary restraining order (TRO) suspended the P85 minimum wage hike. Construction firms sought the order, leaving workers concerned about their budgets amid high prices.
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