Pasig Court Issues Temporary Restraining Order on Metro Manila Minimum Wage Hike
The Pasig Regional Trial Court has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) halting the P85 minimum wage increase in Metro Manila. The court granted the petition of two construction firms, citing potential grave injustice and irreparable injury, suspending the wage hike until August 13.
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