TACLOBAN CITY – Tingog party-list Representative Jude Acidre marked Labor Day with a renewed call for the swift passage of the legislated wage hike bill, saying economic progress must be felt by every Filipino worker.
“Progress means nothing if our workers can’t feel it in their everyday lives,” Acidre said in a statement on Thursday, May 1, emphasizing that wage increases are essential for families to meet basic needs and live with dignity.
He stressed that honoring workers goes beyond praise, pointing to the need for better wages, safe workplaces, and a decent quality of life. “This is not just a political duty—it’s a moral obligation,” he added.
The proposed wage hike, which was approved on second reading before Congress adjourned, remains a priority for Tingog. Acidre vowed to push for its final passage when session resumes.
“Our workers deserve more than promises. Now is the time to act,” he said.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
