₱200 Wage Hike Urged for Filipino Workers: Congress Faces Pressure

Groups Rally in Quezon City Demanding ₱200 Wage Hike for Private Sector Workers Quezon City, Philippines – On June 2nd, 2025, various groups staged a demonstration outside the House of Representatives, urging lawmakers to approve a ₱200 monthly salary increase for private sector employees before the 19th Congress adjourns. The protest highlights the ongoing struggle for better wages in the Philippines. The National Wage Coalition led the demonstration, emphasizing the urgency of the wage hike in light of rising inflation and the cost of living. 'We need this increase to help workers cope with the current economic challenges,' stated a representative from the coalition. The House of Representatives has already approved the bill in its second reading back in February, indicating some degree of support for the proposal. House Speaker Martin Romualdez stated that the bill's passage depends on the plenary's decision. This underscores the uncertainty surrounding the bill's future and the continued pressure from worker advocacy groups. The proposed wage increase is seen as a crucial step towards improving the financial well-being of private sector workers in the Philippines, many of whom are struggling to make ends meet. The outcome of this legislative push will significantly impact the lives of countless Filipinos.