Government Workers Demand P5,000 Monthly Allowance Amid Inflation
Three government worker groups in the Philippines are petitioning the government to increase the Personnel Economic Relief Allowance (PERA) from P2,000 to P5,000 monthly, arguing the proposed P500 hike is insufficient to combat inflation.
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