President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted the government’s efforts, leading to wage increases of both private and public workers in the Philippines.
“With tripartite consensus, minimum wage levels have been increased in various sectors in all regions,including the BARMM, for workers in private establishments. Makakapagdulot ito ng ginhawa sa mahigit apat na milyong mga kababayan natin at kanilang mga pamilya,” the President said in his 3rd State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the House of Representatives on Monday.
The Chief Executive said government employees, on the other hand, can expect “medical allowance” and salary increase as added benefits for them this year.
“Para naman sa ating mga kawani ng gobyerno, mayroon silang maaasahang medical allowance bilang karagdagang benepisyo sa susunod na taon,” he disclosed.
“Mayroon ding napipintong omento sa suweldo na makukuha nila sa apat na tranches. Naglaan na po tayong pondo para rito simula sa taong ito at sa mga susunod na taon,” he added.
President Marcos said the administration has also extended the services of job orders and contract of service personnel, giving them the opportunity to work on their civil service eligibilities while gaining additional relevant experience and training to upgrade their employment qualifications.
The President noted the employment rate in the Philippines has increased to 95.9 percent along with the high-quality jobs while underemployment has decreased from 11.7 percent in May 2023 to 9.9 percent, the lowest since 2005.
He also noted the increase in middle-skilled employment, wage and salaried employment and full-time jobs.
The President also emphasized the adaptive and responsive social protection programs assist the Filipino people in times of dire need, reaching those in the far-flung areas. It also seeks to develop their productive potential and bridge their capacities towards self-sufficiency.
“Magagandang balita pa rin ang mga ito, sa kabila ng nararanasang mataas na presyo ng pagkain. Bukod sa paglikha ng trabaho, pinalalakas din natin ang kakayahan ng ating mga mamamayan, lalo na sa panahon ng kanilang kagipitan,” he stressed. PND
