City launches citizen's
transaction guidebook
BY JUANCHO GALLARDE

Dumaguete City launched a citizen's transaction guidebook, with technical assistance of the Development Academy of the Philippines, and funded by the British government through Global Opportunities yesterday.

The citizen's charter is intended to be a powerful instrument for transparency and accountability in government and for improved delivery of basic services.

It provides information on what the public can expect from their local government offices, as well as a redress mechanism for complaints and an opportunity for the public to give constructive comments and suggestions.

Wage hike moratorium sought

The Negros Oriental Chinese Chamber of Commerce and the Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce do not favor the proposal for a wage increase.

The proposed was raised by businessmen and stakeholders in the province during the consultation of the proposed wage increase.

Earlier, the Trade Union Congress in the Philippines had proposed a P75 across the board increase in Region 7.

The FCCC said they agreed to have a two-year moratorium while NOCCI said the request is still being held in abeyance. Both organizations said they are not yet ready to give the wage hike.

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