PNP commends peaceful Labor Day activities

The Philippine National Police (PNP) commended organizers and leaders of various worker groups for holding "peaceful and orderly" Labor Day activities on May 1, 2023.

PNP Spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo stated that protests had been relatively peaceful and orderly since the morning, with participants expressing their sentiments and calling the government's attention.

The PNP reported no significant incidents of national security concern in key cities and confirmed no arrests were made during these specific activities.

More than 10,000 demonstrators from groups like Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino (BMP), Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU), and the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines joined marches in Manila, starting from Welcome Rotonda in Quezon City.

These groups converged on Mendiola Street and in front of the US Embassy, with PNP deploying nearly 60,000 police officers nationwide for the events.

The Chief of the PNP, Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr., had reminded field commanders to exercise maximum tolerance during protests.