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Palace on halted wage hike: ‘Fight isn’t over yet’
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Palace on halted wage hike: ‘Fight isn’t over yet’

The Philippine government has stated that it will continue advocating for an increase in the daily minimum wage in Metro Manila to P85, despite a temporary halt imposed by a court order. The Labor Secretary expressed respect for the judicial process but emphasized that the government remains committed to pushing forward with the proposed wage increase. This development highlights the ongoing debate around labor policies and economic reforms in the country.

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Palace on halted wage hike: ‘Fight isn’t over yet’

The Philippine government has stated that it will continue advocating for an increase in the daily minimum wage in Metro Manila to P85, despite a temporary halt imposed by a court order. The Labor Secretary expressed respect for the judicial process but emphasized that the government remains committed to pushing forward with the proposed wage increase. This development highlights the ongoing debate around labor policies and economic reforms in the country.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the government's stance on continuing to advocate for the wage increase despite legal challenges. It does not exhibit clear bias toward either side of the issue, providing a balanced view of the situation without overtly favoring one perspective over another.

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