00:00 The Senate is continuously asking for an additional 100 pesos in the minimum wage.
00:04 The Senate is also asking for a resolution on this issue, possibly in a third and final reading.
00:09 Details on this are in the report of Daniel Manalastas, Risen Shine Daniel.
00:13 Senators are also excited by the hearts of the employees and workers.
00:21 The Senate's second reading already stated that the additional 100 pesos is for the daily minimum wage of workers in the private sector.
00:30 This is our ultimate gift to our workers.
00:35 The Senate is united for the welfare of Filipino workers.
00:43 Like what I said before, the Senate heard the call of the people for a decent salary.
00:50 And we are not just listening, we are also taking action.
00:54 Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri thanked his colleagues for their unanimous support for the bill.
01:01 Senators are already expecting a resolution on the third reading of the bill on Monday.
01:08 The Senator also appealed to the House of Representatives to take action on the wage increase bill.
01:13 Let us all answer the true needs of our workers and fellow Filipinos.
01:21 According to Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva,
01:24 the increase in wages is a big deal, while the government is spending money.
01:30 The direction our institution is heading is right.
01:34 We will increase the monthly salary of our workers until it becomes a real living wage.
01:43 The House of Representatives is also discussing this issue.
01:47 They are also hoping for a better life for the Filipinos.
01:52 If they will fulfill their wishes, the salary will be higher.
01:56 The directive of the Speaker when he talked about this, if it can be fulfilled,
02:02 and the salary is really low, it is not possible.
02:06 So it should be big. That's what we are balancing.
02:10 Because the bill, while the intention is good, the burden is being passed on to our MSMEs.
02:17 So our question is, how many small businesses will be closed?
02:22 Daniel Manalastas for Pabansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
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