If I were to compare the basic salary between Ace’ former employer with the current, I could say the former is better…salary-wise. His entry-level rate with the competitor 6 years ago is almost the same as his entry level rate more than a year ago. I could tell the big difference. However, benefits-wise, the current is better though both companies have medical assistance program for the employees and their dependents aside from the government mandated health insurance - PhilHealth. Aside from that, there are other monetary and non-monetary benefits that the company is giving out to compensate with the lower rate that they are giving to their employees.