MPD Condemns May Day Protest Vandalism

MPD condemns May Day protest vandalism

THE Manila Police District (MPD) condemned the acts of vandalism committed by protesters during the May 1 Labor Day protest.In a statement on Saturday, the MPD said in Filipino, “Every trace of vandalism is not only dirt on the wall but also shows a lack of respect for our community.”Several progressive groups led by the Kilusang Mayo Uno staged their annual Labor Day protest, calling on the government to raise the minimum daily wage to P1,200. …

Filipinos protest livelihood hardship to mark Labor Day

The labor coalition Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) said the conflict in the Middle East has deepened economic hardship, dragging workers in the Philippines and worldwide into "severe hunger, poverty and suffering", News.az reports, citing Xinhua. *** Authorities estimated that around 8,000 protesters from various organizations, led by KMU, participated in demonstrations held in several locations, including the U.S. Embassy in Manila. Protesters held pl…