MANILA, May 28 -- Eight wage adjustment petitions pushing for a PHP555 increase have been filed before the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) in the National Capital Region (NCR).

A notice posted by the NCR wage board said the petitions were filed on May 22 by the following groups:

- Vanson Paper Industrial Workers Union, - Samahang Manggagawa sa Philippine Span Asia Carrier Corp., - Samahang Manggagawa ng Jardine Schindler Elevator Corp., - Himlayang Pilipino Inc Labor Union, - Kaisahang Manggagawa ng Himmel, - Pambato Cargo Forwarder Labor Union, - Nagkakaisang Samahan ng mga Manggagawa ng Regan, and - Universal Robina Corporation Employees Union-Farm Division

The NCR wage board said the petitions will be tackle...