by Ruel Francisco August 12, 2021 Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla (Photo from his FB page) TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite - Governor Jonvic Remu...
August 12, 2021
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| Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla (Photo from his FB page) |
TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite - Governor Jonvic Remulla is committed in his campaign to increase the daily minimum wage rate in the province, believing that the prevailing P373-daily wage is insufficient, given the daily living expenses and price of basic commodities.
It is also arguable why should there be a difference in wage rate between workers in NCR and those employed in the province since the cost of living in NCR and in Cavite and other provinces as well are basically the same. And at times, it is even more costly in remote areas where fuel prices are expensive.
According to Remulla, the procedures in minimum wage adjustment starts with the initiation by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) or a petition filed by a legitimate employees/workers organization before the RTWPB.
After filing of the petition, public hearings will be conducted after giving notices to employees and employers groups, provincial, city, and municipal officials and other interested parties. The board may also conduct consultations with concerned sectors and industries that will lead to a final wage order issuance.
Factors to be considered include the needs of the workers and their families, capacity to pay, comparable wages and incomes, and requirements of economic and social development.
“I shall call upon the accredited Labor groups to file the petition. Pero para klaro sa lahat: Wala po sa kapangyarihan ko o ng aking tanggapan ang gumawa ng immediate order para umakyat ang sahod. Ngunit gagawin ko ang lahat para tulungan ang mga petitioners,” said Remulla.
[But to be clear to everyone: It is not in my power or in my office to make an immediate order to increase the salary. But I will do everything to help the petitioners.]
The issuance of wage order shall be made within 30 days after the last hearing, following the decision of the Board on the merits of the petition.
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