House okays salary pay hike bill

Credit to Author: THE MANILA TIMES| Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 13:39:17 +0000

The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on third and final reading the bill seeking to raise the salary of government workers next year.

A total 187 lawmakers voted for the measure’s passage, while five opposed it.

The House Committee on Appropriations approved on Monday House Bill 5712 or the proposed Salary Standardization Law of 2019. REINA TOLENTINO