Philippine Senate urges lifting wage TRO
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026
The TRO delays the wage increase, potentially affecting consumer spending and labor costs for businesses in Metro Manila. The Senate's resolution signals political pressure to lift the TRO, which could lead to higher operating costs for employers, particularly in construction and retail sectors.
The Philippine Senate, led by Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri, passed Senate Resolution No. 577 urging the Philippines — Pasig Regional Trial Court to immediately lift the temporary restraining order (TRO) on the P85 daily minimum wage increase for Metro Manila workers. The TRO, issued on July 30, 2026, suspended Wage Order No. NCR-27 after construction firms Readycon Trading and Construction Corporation and R-II Builders Incorporated filed a petition. The resolution, signed by all 21 senators, cites Article 126 of the Labor Code, which prohibits courts from issuing injunctions against wage board proceedings. The wage increase, approved by the Philippines — Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board, includes an initial P60 hike effective July 25, 2026, and a remaining P25 scheduled for January 20, 2027, raising the daily minimum wage to P780 in non-agriculture and P743 in other sectors. The Senate argues the TRO sets a bad precedent and delays benefits for over 1.1 million workers. The court is set to hear arguments before the TRO expires on August 13.
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