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MANILA, Philippines — Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said the Philippines’ new upper-middle-income status is ironic as 52% of Filipino families still consider themselves poor, stressing that economic growth must translate into higher wages and better living conditions.
In his manifestation on Wednesday, August 5, Go expressed full support for a Senate resolution backing the Department of Labor and Employment, the National Wages and Productivity Commission, and workers affected by the temporary restraining order (TRO) on the ₱85 daily minimum wage increase in Metro Manila.
“Just last month, the Philippines was officially recognized by the World Bank as an upper-middle-income country. This is a significant milestone that reflects our country’s growing national income,” Go said.
“Yet, despite this, more than half of Filipino families, or 52%, still consider themselves poor, according to an SWS survey. The contrast and irony remind us that the true measure of progress is whether ordinary Filipinos actually feel the benefits in their daily lives,” he added.
