Panukalang P100 dagdag sa arawang sahod ng minimum wage earners, inaasahang maipapasa sa 3rd reading ng Senado sa Lunes
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00:00 It's possible that the Senate will pass a bill of 100 pesos increase in the minimum wage earners next week.
00:10 Daniel Manalastas is the center of the news.
00:13 The senators' hearts are filled with the love of the employees and workers yesterday on Valentine's Day.
00:20 According to the second reading in the Senate plenary, the bill of 100 pesos increase for the daily minimum wage of workers in the private sector
00:29 This day is exactly Valentine's Day. This is our ultimate gift to our workers.
00:39 The Senate is united for the welfare of Filipino workers.
00:46 As I said before, the Senate heard the call of the people for a decent salary.
00:53 And we are not just listening, we are also taking action.
00:57 Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri thanked his colleagues for their unanimous support for the bill.
01:05 Senators are expected to vote on the third reading of the bill on Monday, next week.
01:12 The senator also appealed to the House of Representatives to pass the wage increase bill.
01:17 Together, we will answer the real needs of our workers and fellow Filipinos.
01:24 According to Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, the increase in wages is a big deal for the middle class who love to buy and spend.
01:33 The direction our institution is heading is correct.
01:37 Someday, we will raise the salary of our workers until it becomes a real living wage.
01:46 Despite the good wishes of the senators, some congressmen questioned how this is possible.
01:53 They are afraid that small businessmen might be affected.
01:58 Daniel Manalastas for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.