GO Negosyo founder Jose Maria "Joey" Concepcion 3rd on Wednesday said the government should focus on creating more sustainable jobs rather than pushing for a wage hike.

Concepcion, Private Sector Advisory Council head for jobs, issued the statement following proposals by members of the House of Representatives to raise the minimum wage by P350, higher than the P100 wage hike approved by the Senate.

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