WIRE โ€” MANILA, Philippines โ€” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said some regions may have to wait until the fourth quarter of 2026 before their respective wage boards decide on proposed wage increases. The statement came after the Department of Labor and Employment recently announced a P85 increase in the daily minimum wage for workers in

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