Labor Day rally: 10K workers demand wage hike, urge Marcos to certify bills

At least 10,000 workers are expected to participate in a Labor Day rally in Metro Manila on Thursday, calling on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to certify as urgent both the bill proposing a P200 increase in the daily minimum wage and the Senate-passed measure mandating a P100 increase.

Labor groups hope that the May 1 rallies will persuade the president to support the wage hike measures, noting that it could impact his approval ratings.

Fourth District Representative Fidel Nograles renewed his call for President Marcos Jr. to certify the pending wage hike bill as urgent, emphasizing its importance in convincing lawmakers to pass the legislation during their limited session days in June.

Carlos Miguel Onate of the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) highlighted that certifying the bills as urgent is crucial for regaining public trust and addressing workers' demands.

The TUCP and other labor groups are also calling for a dialogue between the President and workers to address wage issues, stressing that a uniform increase in daily minimum wages is necessary.