Pascual: DTI to monitor impact of NCR wage hike

By Janine Alexis Miguel

Jul 03, 2024 12:41 am

TRADE Secretary Alfredo Pascual affirmed the government's support to businesses following the approval of a minimum wage increase for the National Capital Region (NCR).

'We acknowledge that businesses may encounter challenges with this adjustment. Therefore, it is crucial to strike a balance between the needs of our workers and the sustainability of our enterprises,' Pascual said Monday night.

DEPARTMENT of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

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