A new wage order grants increases of P35 to P89 daily for minimum wage earners in the Calabarzon region.
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00:00 A new wage order grants increases of P35 to P89 daily for minimum wage earners in the
00:06 Calabarzon region.
00:08 The new daily minimum wages in the region are now P385 to P520 for non-agriculture workers,
00:15 P385 to P479 for agriculture workers, and P385 for retail and service establishments
00:23 employing less than 10 workers.
00:25 The new minimum wages are set to take effect on September 24.
00:29 Calabarzon or Region 4A covers the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon.
00:36 In a statement, Labor Group Federation of Free Workers welcomes the increase as a "small
00:41 victory."
00:42 Labor Group Kapatiran ng Mga Union at Samahang Manggagawa says the wage order did not meet
00:46 the demands for wage recovery and living wage.
00:49 Data from IBON Foundation says the daily minimum living wage in Calabarzon for a family of
00:54 five should be at least P1,087.
00:57 (upbeat music)