Despite Congress’ failure to pass the proposed Salary Standardization Law (SSL) IV before session ended on Wednesday, Malacañang on Monday said government workers can still get the pay increase they deserve.

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM), according to Presidential Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr., is already preparing its recommendations to President Benigno Aquino 3rd on how to implement the first tranche of salary adjustments as provided for in the proposed SSL IV, despite non-passage of the bill.

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