01/05/2026
Numbering in the thousands, workers and progressive organizations led by Kilusang Mayo Uno, marched along España Boulevard towards Recto Avenue as part of a nationwide action in commemoration of Labor Day, May 1.
During an initial program held at Recto Avenue, workers carried various calls including higher wages, stronger labor protections, the imposition of a wealth tax, and the dissolution of excise and value-added tax. The mobilization proceeded with a march along Kalaw Avenue where a program was held, after police forces barricaded the march from proceeding to the U.S. embassy, condemning the US-Israel war of aggression on Iran. Demands for justice were also made for the 19 individuals slain by military forces in Toboso, Negros Occidental.
The action culminated with a burning of an effigy titled “Trio Delubyo” depicting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., U.S. President Donald Trump, and Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Photos for Altermidya