CEBU CITY, Philippines - Minimum wage earners in Cebu see hope amidst soaring prices of commodities following the proposal to increase daily minimum wage rates in Central Visayas.READ: More
For workers like Joselito dela Cerna and Diolito Federe, raising the minimum wage, regardless of what amount, would be of great help to slightly ease their financial burden.“Uyon ko anang increase, uyon ko ana nindot ana mutaas imo sweldo labi na pandemic way kwarta, ang budget nimo gamay ra kaayo unya palitonon mahal kaayo,” said Dela Cerna.
“Kuwang ra kaayo pang konsumo, upat kabuok mi sa pamilya kuwang kaayo kwaan pa nimo ug abangan nga dos mil kapin taga sweldo pa nimo minimum kwaan pas SSS, PhilHealth ug Pag-ibig aw wala na ug nay mahabilin kapin libo nlng,” said Dela Cerna. Federe, 27, said increasing their wages is only appropriate, considering the rising prices of basic commodities.
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