Today, May 1, 2023, marks the 121st Labor Day celebration in the Philippines. It is also known as “Araw ng mga Manggagawa.” The first Labor Day was when the first workers union in the country staged a protest against American imperialism, and capitalism, and sought independence for the country,...
Nearly 6,000 protesters gathered in several areas in Manila in celebration of Labor's Day on Monday, May 1. According to the situation report (SITREP) of the Manila Police District (MPD), a total of 5,780 members from 14 labor groups flocked to the city to stage their protests, as of this writing....
President Emmanuel Macron of France (AFP) PARIS, France -Â France's President Emmanuel Macron faces more nationwide protests on Monday as he seeks to steer the country on from a divisive pension law that has sparked anger, pan-bashing and social unrest. Last month he signed a law to raise the...
The House of Representatives will pursue the passage of laws aimed at promoting and protecting the Filipino workers’ welfare, Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez said on Monday, May 1. Romualdez made the assurance as he joins the nation in celebrating the Labor Day, greeting workers...
Vice President Sara Duterte has vowed to devote the remaining five years of her term to strengthening the country's education system to better prepare the youth and help them have quality jobs in the future. *Vice President Sara Duterte (File photo)* Duterte, who is also the secretary of the...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has assured Filipino workers that his administration is working hard to provide them with more opportunities to uplift their families' living conditions as he paid tribute to them on Labor Day. *President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo)*...
FROM THE MARGINS Today is Labor Day, a national holiday honoring Filipino workers. Philippine Labor Day was first celebrated on May 1, 1903, when more than 100,000 workers organized by the Union Obrera Democratica de Filipina – the country’s first labor organization – marched from Tondo to...
As the nation observes Labor Day, it may be well to revisit what the Philippine Constitution provides in Article XIII on Social Justice and Human Rights. Section 3 states: “The State shall afford full protection to labor, local and overseas, organized and unorganized, and promote full employment...
CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga – The Central Luzon police have declared their readiness for the commemoration of Labor Day on May 1, Monday, where possible mass actions to be staged by labor and political groups all over the region are expected. Police Regional Office-3 Director...
A ranking congressman highlighted on the eve of Labor Day three of his longstanding proposals that aim to provide Filipino workers with a decent life. "As we celebrate Labor Day this May 1, we recognize the indispensable role of labor as the backbone of our economy and society, and thus, we stand...
As Filipinos commemorate Labor Day, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has approved Executive Order (EO) No. 23 which will strengthen inter-agency coordination and facilitate the resolution of labor disputes. *President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (File photo)* Executive Secretary Lucas...
Five government aid beneficiaries are new homeowners after being picked in a raffle for house and lot packages during the 121st Labor Day celebration at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on April 30. *President Marcos turns over the symbolic house key to one of the five raffle winners of a...
