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The proposed P125 legislated daily wage hike will likely discourage investors from putting up businesses in the country, a school-based economist said yesterday.


Peter Lee U, dean of the University of Asia and the Pacific’s School of Economics, said the minimum wage hike would pull up the cost of labor in the Philippines, which is already more expensive when compared to neighboring countries like Thailand.


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Peter Lee U, dean of the University of Asia and the Pacific’s School of Economics, said the minimum wage hike would pull up the cost of labor in the Philippines, which is already more expensive when compared to neighboring countries like Thailand.


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P125 wage increase likely to discourage investors – economist

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | January 9, 2007 - 12:00am

The proposed P125 legislated daily wage hike will likely discourage investors from putting up businesses in the country, a school-based economist said yesterday. Peter Lee U, dean of the University of Asia...

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