President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. meets with the Australian business community during the Philippine Bussiness Forum and Presentation of Bussiness Agreements at the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne, Australia, on Monday, March 4, 2024. (PPA POOL / NOEL PABALATE)
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Labor Day pledged that the government will continue to support the working class.
In his message, the President said he joined Filipinos in the celebration of Labor Day.
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“The government continues to support the working class and uphold the principles of fairness, dignity, and equity across all workspaces,” Marcos said in a statement.
“Under the banner of a Bagong Pilipinas, we will usher in an era of greater prosperity where opportunities abound, creating a society where every worker is cherished, respected, and empowered to thrive,” added Marcos.
Marcos emphasized that the country was built on the “sweat and toil of Filipinos working day in and day out to provide for the needs of their families and take a chance to uplift their lives.”
“From the bustling cities to the remote fields in the countryside, it is the labor of the Filipino that propels us forward, fueling our economy and sustaining the very fabric of our society,” he said.
Marcos said he recognized the contributions of men and women who helped pave the way for national development.
“We also pay homage to all the people who raised their voices in the pursuit of social justice, championing the rights of workers, and ensuring that their efforts are duly valued and compensated,” said Marcos.