Employers respect P85 wage order but not as basis for pay adjustments in other regions
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-08-07 22:42 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Philippines, Labour & Workers, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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Antonio Sayo of the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP), says on Aug. 7, 2026 that the employers respect the P85 wage order but maintains that it should not serve as basis for wage adjustments in other regions because of differing cost structures. He said wage rates should continue to vary across regions to reflect differences in the cost of living and business conditions.
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