Pasig court issues TRO on implementation of P85 NCR minimum wage hike

MANILA, Philippines—The Pasig City Regional Trial Court Branch 152 on Thursday issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) on the implementation of the P85 minimum wage increase in Metro Manila until Aug. 13 following a petition filed by two construction companies. Readycon Trading and Construction Corp. and R-II Builde

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- An advisory panel to Japan's labor ministry decided Tuesday to raise the minimum wage guideline for fiscal 2026 by a nationwide avera

The new wage floor, which would apply to over 50 million workers, is expected to gradually take effect starting in October.