Immoral Increase in Salaries

While companies in economic zones in the country had to lay-off workers to remain afloat and operate viably, there are proposals not only to increase the number of congressmen but also to double the salaries of members of Congress.

According to Bukidnon Rep. Teofisto Guingona III, "There is a proposal to increase the salaries of senators and members of the House of Representatives from PhP 48,915 to PhP 91,000 a month." he said. The proposed salary increase is contained in Joint Resolution 24, which is awaiting approval from both chambers.

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