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Labor Groups Hold May Day Rallies In Manila

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Labor groups held rallies in Manila to mark May Day. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed better jobs and protections during the event. Protesters are calling for a daily minimum wage hike and the expansion of income tax exemptions. They also demanded the arrest of corrupt government officials. Approximately 45,000 people are expected to attend each of two separate labor rallies in the Philippines. The events aim to promote workers' rights and drive social change. He stated that while not every job can be protected, every worker matters. The rallies are part of broader May Day observations across Asia. The rally occurs amid broader regional demonstrations across Asia.

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CNA938 Singapore

“May Day is being marked with rallies and protests in the Philippines. Labor groups are holding a rally in Manila as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vows better jobs and protections.”

CNA938 Singapore

“Labor groups are holding a rally in Manila as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vows better jobs and protections. They are renewing calls for a daily minimum wage hike, the expansion of income tax exemptions, and the arrest of corrupt government officials.”

CNA938 Singapore

“45,000 people are expected at both events that aim to promote workers' rights and drive change.”

CNA938 Singapore

“Labour groups are holding a rally in Manila as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vows better jobs and protections and they are renewing calls for a daily minimum wage hike, the expansion of income tax exemptions, and the arrest of corruption government officials.”

CNA938 Singapore

“In the Philippines, Labour groups are holding a rally in Manila, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vows better job and protections.”

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