00:00 The first public consultation in Calabarzon was held to discuss the petition for an increase in wages in the region.
00:07 It was held in Batangas Provincial Auditorium, which was brought by various companies in the province and nearby towns.
00:14 The workers are demanding an increase in wages.
00:18 At the moment, the minimum wage rate in Calabarzon is P350 to P470, depending on the category of workers.
00:28 The public hearing is aimed at listening to the regional tripartite wages and productivity board
00:34 and the pulse of the workers and companies on increasing wages.
00:39 They are also discussing socio-economic conditions such as inflation or the rapid increase in the price of goods.
00:47 According to the Calabarzon Wage Board, it is not yet known how much the increase in wages will be approved.
00:54 The next public hearing will be held in Cavite and Laguna.
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