Posibleng dagdag-sahod sa mga manggagawa sa Metro Manila, tinatalakay sa konsultasyon ng DOLE at labor groups; public hearing, idaraos sa Hunyo 20

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00:00 Laika has been a cashier for 3 months.

00:06 Even though she is thankful for her job,

00:09 she admits that her salary is not enough as a minimum wage earner here in NCR.

00:15 I am also very busy.

00:17 I am also sending money to my family.

00:20 It's also a burden because it's expensive to buy.

00:24 I have to pay for food everyday.

00:27 That's why Laika's colleagues are asking for an increase in the minimum wage earners' salary.

00:33 It's increasing, sir.

00:35 Because now, the prices are increasing.

00:39 The workers are now asking for the government's help.

00:43 In fact, the Labor Department is now conducting a consultation

00:47 with various groups of workers to discuss the possible increase in the minimum wage in Metro Manila.

00:54 This is also in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

00:58 to increase the wage rates of workers.

01:01 We are reviewing now the socioeconomic conditions in the region

01:05 as well as the inputs of the labor sector.

01:08 Our mandate is to review if we need to adjust the minimum wage in the NCR.

01:22 We will have to balance the interests of both the labor and the employer sector.

01:29 Along with the consultation of NEDA and DTI,

01:32 the labor groups also had the opportunity to present their opinions and comments,

01:37 even their position paper that will be the guide of the authorities

01:41 in deciding on the minimum wage adjustment.

01:44 We are mindful of the directive of our President.

01:49 That's why as early as now, last week, it was already 60 days.

01:55 We will make sure that all sectors are heard in this discussion.

02:04 After the consultation, it will be followed by a meeting with the sector of employers on June 4.

02:10 And there will be a public hearing on June 20.

02:13 The wage deliberation will start on June 20 with the NCR Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board.

02:20 We will be fair and we will listen to all the opinions of both the labor and employer,

02:29 as well as not only our other sectors

02:36 that can help us to arrive at a very fair wage determination.

02:44 As of now, the minimum wage in the NCR is P610.

02:48 It is not yet determined how much the possible increase in wages will be.

02:53 Kenneth Paciente for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.

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