Manila Bulletin
Militant groups call for wage hike in Labor Day protests
Labor groups and organizations in Metro Manila held protest actions on Labor Day to demand a legislated wage increase, specifically a P150 across-the-board daily recovery increase.
Protesters gathered in various locations, including España Boulevard, Recto Avenue, and Mabuhay Rotonda, with plans to march to Mendiola.
Primo Amparo, secretary general of Workers for People's Liberation (WPL), emphasized the urgent need for a living wage, citing the severe impact of the crisis on workers' lives.
The police blocked WPL protesters from reaching Mendiola, leading them to hold their program on Recto Avenue instead.
Six rallyists were reportedly arrested by the Manila Police District (MPD) during a commotion on Kalaw Avenue as they attempted to go near the US Embassy to denounce the ongoing Balikatan Exercises.
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