Marcos vows better jobs, worker protection

Title Marcos Vows Better Jobs and Worker Protection A Commitment to E
Empowering Filipino Workers

As the Philippines celebrates Labor Day, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has
has reaffirmed his commitment to expanding job opportunities and strengthen
strengthening labor protections for Filipino workers. In his message, Marco
Marcos emphasized the crucial role that the working class plays in driving 
the country forward, despite economic challenges and changing industries.

The backbone of our Republic is comprised of every member of our workforce
workforce whose hands carry the weight of our shared future - whether at su
sunrise, beneath the noonday heat, or in the long hours when the nation sle
sleeps, Marcos said. Through their grit and sacrifice, families find stab
stability, and the country finds strength.

Marcos' commitment to empowering Filipino workers is a vital step towards b
building a more equitable society. The President's promise to protect livel
livelihoods, respect honest labor, and ensure that progress reaches ordinar
ordinary families resonates with many workers who have been struggling to m
make ends meet.

In Manila, human rights groups joined forces to demand better working condi
conditions and higher wages for Filipino workers. Thousands of protesters m
marched through the streets, calling on the government to raise the minimum
minimum wage to P1,200 and scrap the value-added tax (VAT) and excise tax o
on fuel amid the ongoing oil crisis.

As the country navigates these challenging times, it is more important than
than ever that we prioritize the welfare of our workers. The Philippine Nat
National Police (PNP) has deployed 14,000 officers to maintain peace throug
throughout the protest, ensuring a peaceful celebration of Labor Day nation
nationwide.

The Department of Education and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOL
(DOLE) have also taken steps to support the workforce. The green lanes for 
senior high school (SHS) graduates at job fairs offer over 230,000 employme
employment opportunities across the country.

In his Labor Day message, Speaker Faustino Dy III described Filipino worker
workers as the strength and life of the country, emphasizing their import
importance in driving industries and development forward. The House of Repr
Representatives continues to uphold the welfare of the workforce by promoti
promoting bills and measures that strengthen the protection, opportunity, a
and dignity of the worker.

As we move forward into 2026, it is essential that we continue to prioritiz
prioritize the empowerment of Filipino workers. By doing so, we can create 
a brighter future for our nation, where every individual has the opportunit
opportunity to thrive.

Keywords Labor Day, President Marcos Jr., job opportunities, labor pro
protections, worker empowerment, fair wages, human rights, DOLE, green lane
lanes, job fairs

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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