AN OFFICIAL from the Department of Labor and Employment-Davao Region said that the determination of wages should be region-specific, taking into consideration socio-economic conditions, purchasing power, and poverty thresholds.In a media interview at the SM City Davao on Monday morning, March 11, 2024, lawyer Randolph Pensoy, Dole-Davao regional director, said that if Congress passes a wage hike into law, it must account for the distinct lifestyles and economic disparities across regions.
He clarified that Congress is responsible for researching and studying the implications of a wage hike, while Dole-Davao's role is to implement wage determinations made by legislative bodies, including Congress and the Senate.The wage adjustment, he explained, is the result of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board , representing management, labor, and government sectors.
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