菲律宾通过了法案,将最低工资提高200菲律宾比索,使500多万工人受益。 Philippines passes bill to raise minimum wage by P200, benefiting over 5 million workers.

菲律宾众议院已批准一项法案,将私营部门工人的每日最低工资提高200菲律宾比索,这是1989年以来第一次依法提高工资。 The Philippine House of Representatives has approved a bill to increase the daily minimum wage for private sector workers by P200, marking the first legislated wage hike since 1989. 该法案以171票赞成和1票反对获得通过,预计将使500多万工人受益。 The bill passed with 171 votes in favor and one against, and it is expected to benefit over 5 million workers. 小企业和BMBEs可享受豁免。 Small businesses and BMBEs may receive exemptions. 参议院也通过了一项类似的法案,提议增加P100,设立一个会议以调和分歧。 The Senate has passed a similar bill proposing a P100 increase, setting up a conference to reconcile the differences. 该法案现在等待总统批准。 The bill now awaits the President's approval.