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POVERTY, JOBS AND INFLATION

Seeks to pass a universal national minimum wage law to equalize the wages of those in the provinces and in Metro Manila. Wants to put in place a financial assistance program for farmers, akin to the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, and establish specialist health centers in every region. Urged the National Economic and Development Authority

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Feb 6, 2025

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  • Seeks to pass a universal national minimum wage law to equalize the wages of those in the provinces and in Metro Manila.
  • Wants to put in place a financial assistance program for farmers, akin to the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, and establish specialist health centers in every region.
  • Urged the National Economic and Development Authority in November 2024 to review the rice tariff program and address rice inflation, despite an executive order signed by Marcos Jr. that sought to lower rice prices by lowering rice tariff.

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