MANILA -- The daily minimum wage in Metro Manila will increase 25 pesos, or 4.9%, the highest hike in six years, amid rising inflation, the country's labor department said on Monday.
The daily wage for nonagricultural workers in the Philippine capital will be 537 pesos ($10.11), including a 10-peso cost of living allowance, up from the current 512 pesos. The increase will be effective 15 days from publication of the wage hike order.
