MANILA, Philippines — Several lawmakers have condemned the latest move from a Pasig City court to further delay the implementation of the minimum wage hike for workers in Metro Manila, with one Minority solon saying that it can already be considered a “judicial encroachment.” In a statement on Friday, Kamanggagawa party-list Rep. Elijah San Fernando insisted that courts have no right to stop wage orders—referring again to Article 126 of the Labor Code of the Philippines, which states that a temporary restraining order (TRO) can be issued by any court “against any proceedings before the Commission or the Regional Boards.” San […]...

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