House OKs salary hike bill

Credit to Author: THE MANILA TIMES| Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:33:17 +0000

The House of Representatives on Monday approved on second reading a bill seeking to raise the salary of government workers by 2020.

Earlier on Monday, the House Committee on Appropriations approved House Bill 5712 or the proposed Salary Standardization Law of 2019.

In the evening, lawmakers approved the measure, with amendments, via voice vote.

The House will adjourn this week and will resume session in January. REINA C. TOLENTINO