Other government bodies, apart from the NWPC and regional boards, blocked supposed wage hikes before
MANILA, Philippines – A month after the “historic” P85 minimum wage hike was promised for workers in Metro Manila, a Pasig City court temporarily halted the rollout.
It came after two construction companies raised concerns that the hike would disrupt projects that already went through bidding.
This is not the first time that a court, other government bodies, or officials intervened and blocked wage increases in the country.
According to the Wage Rationalization Act, the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) and its regional counterparts can issue wage orders after public hearings, consultations, and deliberative meetings.
