Manila, July 7 -- Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday welcomed the PHP85 daily minimum wage increase for workers in the National Capital Region, calling it a "good start" but stressing the need for broader reforms to the wage-setting system.

In a statement, Hontiveros said the increase would provide relief to Metro Manila workers but said piecemeal adjustments are insufficient to address the long-term challenges facing workers, industries and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

"Magandang simula ang PHP85 daily minimum wage hike para sa mga manggagawa sa Metro Manila. Pero 'di sapat ang piecemeal na reporma para sa malaking hamon na hinaharap ng mga industriya at manggagawa (The PHP85 daily minimum wage hike is a good start for...