In a speech before the Philippine Metalworkers’ Alliance on Labor Day, Sen. Risa Hontiveros called on the government to extend more social services to better protect Filipinos from the impacts of the energy crisis sparked by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Speaking in Lipa City,...
The protests conducted by various groups nationwide in observance of Labor Day on Friday, May 1, were generally peaceful, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said, despite several incidents of confrontation between authorities and rallyists, including a protester punching a police officer and...
House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Friday, May 1 hailed the Filipino worker as the backbone and driving force of the nation’s progress. In his Labor Day message, Dy paid tribute to Filipino workers at home and abroad, as he cited their vital role in driving the Philippine economy and...
President Marcos has vowed to deliver “disenteng trabaho” (decent jobs) for Filipinos as he acknowledged the burden of rising fuel prices, electricity costs, and basic goods on workers. In a speech during the 124th Labor Day Celebration in General Santos City, the President said the government...
A brief clash broke out between police officers and a group of protesters along Kalaw Avenue near Roxas Boulevard in Manila on Thursday, May 1, during Labor Day demonstrations. Authorities said the incident occurred while police were managing crowd movement, leading to a confrontation with one of...
Various labor groups converged on Friday morning, May 1, at Welcome Rotonda, along the Quezon City-Manila boundary to stage Labor Day protests calling for higher wages and stronger job security. The convergence was part of coordinated nationwide demonstrations marking the 124th Labor Day. Workers...
The Manila Police District (MPD) reiterated its commitment to maximum tolerance during Labor Day rallies in Manila on May 1, while reminding participants that rights come with responsibilities and that vandalism will not be tolerated. MPD spokesperson Maj. Philipp Ines said police respect freedom...
Citing an unaddressed problem in the labor sector, Camarines Sur solons Rep. Luigi Villafuerte and Migz Villafuerte are batting for the establishment of a Tripartite Council to fix once and for all the country’s chronic job-skills mismatching. “Driven by outdated education systems and the...
Thousands of workers, activists, and members of various sectors filled the streets of Manila on Thursday, May 1, as Labor Day protests intensified. Authorities installed barricades along key routes leading to Malacañang Palace . Protesters marched along España Boulevard toward Mendiola , calling...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has placed its entire force on full alert and deployed security units across the city to ensure peace and order during the Labor Day observance. QCPD Chief Police Brig. Gen. Randy Glenn Silvio said the heightened security status took effect yesterday and will...
President Marcos paid tribute to Filipino workers, calling them the “backbone” of the nation and vowing to expand job opportunities and strengthen labor protections. In his Labor Day message posted on Friday, May 1, the President said workers continue to drive the country forward despite...
BAGUIO CITY – At least 7,026 jobs for local and overseas placement are available to applicants in Baguio City and neighboring towns during the Labor Day jobs fairs at the SM City Baguio and the Baguio Convention Center. “We urge those who are looking for a job, want a new job, or are interested...
