August 2024 - The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) conducted a public consultation on the minimum wage process on August 20, 2024, at the CDC Training Hall, Health and Sanitation Department, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga. The consultation served as a crucial platform for gathering diverse perspectives on minimum wage adjustments, ensuring that policy decisions reflect the needs of both workers and employers. BCCI Treasurer Engr. Maria Cecilia Estinopo attended the meeting to represent the BCCI.