Liquefied petroleum gas distributor Regasco is proceeding with a wage increase for its workers despite a court order freezing the hike, Philstar Biz reported. The company said it would honor the salary adjustment as part of its commitment to employees, even as legal proceedings over the matter continue.
The court freeze stemmed from a challenge to the wage order, but Regasco officials argued that the increase was already implemented and that reversing it would cause undue hardship to staff. The company indicated it would absorb the financial impact while awaiting a final ruling, rather than withhold wages that workers had already been promised.
Labor advocates have welcomed the move, saying it sets a precedent for firms that choose to comply with wage adjustments even amid legal disputes. Regasco’s decision also highlights the broader tension between judicial interventions and employer discretion in wage policy, a recurring issue in the Philippine energy retail sector.