WIRE โ€” MANILA, Philippines โ€” Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino maintained that disruptions from the implementation of the P85 daily wage hike in the National Capital Region (NCR) are minimal amid concerns over a possible "wage-price spiral." The P60 first tranche is set to take effect on July 25, while the P25 second tranche will be implemented in

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