MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to certify as urgent the proposed wage increase bill amid rising prices of basic goods and services.

The senator, in a statement on Wednesday, said "millions of Filipino workers cannot afford further delays" in receiving higher wages.

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