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00:00 With the new year's income, the increase in the bills is expected.
00:05 That's why our budget is adjusted.
00:08 We have first news, Sandra Aguinaldo.
00:11 The income of Sarisari Store and Carinderia of May Pipito was increased in 2023
00:18 because of the opening of the economy after the pandemic.
00:21 The income of the money is better.
00:24 The income of 2024 is good.
00:28 But it is still low in expenses because of the bills that may increase this year.
00:34 In the monitoring of GMA Integrated News Research,
00:37 the increase in bills for 2024 is included in the Manila Water and Manila Water
00:44 approved by the Metropolitan Water Works and Sewerage System Regulatory Office.
00:49 Now, there is a start of more than 6 pesos to more than 7 pesos increase in bills per cubic meter.
00:56 There is also a price increase in LPG.
00:59 Petron LPG increased to more than 3 pesos per kilogram.
01:03 The MRT is asking for a higher increase of 2 pesos and 29 centavos for the boarding fare
01:10 and an increase of 21 centavos per kilometer.
01:13 The increase in contributions of PhilHealth and Pag-ibig is also being monitored.
01:19 If it continues in Pag-ibig, the contribution of the member will be 200 pesos and the employer will also receive 200 pesos.
01:26 Aside from this, the Department of Trade and Industry also said that some manufacturers are asking for a higher price that may be given this year.
01:35 That's why May will adjust her budget again.
01:38 We will adjust because of the sudden increase and we are paying a lot.
01:45 I am monitoring this. I don't want to see the open wall. It's not necessary.
01:53 According to economist Emanuel Leico, the sudden increase in contributions will be added to the salary of the future.
02:03 The common thing that will be affected is the common employees.
02:09 The inflation of the rich is different from the inflation of the poor. If you are rich, you will be in the other pocket.
02:16 But if you are a common employee, you will feel the price increase is cheap.
02:23 This is the first news. Sandra Aguinaldo for GMA Integrated News.
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02:41 Transcription by ESO; translation by —
02:51 (upbeat music)