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Friday, May 23, 2008 (Philippines)

Wage up P17 per day

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THE minimum daily wage in Central Visayas was increased by P17 yesterday.

Members of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) approved the P17 daily increase during final deliberations at the Casino Español late yesterday afternoon.

Last year, the board set the minimum wage in the region at P250.
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