MANILA, Philippines– Actress Julia Montes has voiced her support for increasing the salaries of Filipino workers amid rising commodity prices.
In an interview with DJ Chacha, Montes discussed the growing gap between the cost of basic goods and stagnant wages. She said many Filipinos are struggling to afford necessities such as rice, food, and utilities as prices continue to climb without corresponding wage adjustments.
Montes described the situation as unfair for ordinary citizens and called attention to the challenges faced by families living on limited income. Her remarks reflect a growing public concern about the cost of living and the need for higher wages to keep up with inflation.
Various labor groups and policymakers have been pushing for salary increases to ease financial burdens on workers. Montes’s comments have amplified these calls, adding a prominent voice to the ongoing discussion on economic inequality.
Her advocacy underscores the struggles of many Filipinos facing rising expenses and stagnant earnings.
