Malacañang has ensured the continuous protection of Filipino workers in celebration of Labor Day.
According to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, the Palace sees that the work sector is in need of support especially in this time of fighting the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis.
“Nakita naman natin na talagang prayoridad ang ating mga manggagawa sa pagbibigay ng ayuda. Pangako po ng Presidente, kung kinakailangang ibenta ang ari-arian ng gobyerno para mayroon pong pantustos sa kahirapan ng mga manggagawa, gagawin po niya ‘yan. (We can see that we prioritize our workers in the distribution of aid. The President has promised that he will sell government assets if needed, to get workers out of poverty.) ”
The Palace acknowledges the contribution and effort of every Filipino worker from the frontliners and those who work from home to the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).
“Nakita po natin, lalong lalo na dito sa ating karanasan sa COVID-19, kung wala pong manggagawa, wala pong ekonomiya, kung walang ekonomiya, wala pong hanapbuhay. Ang ating mga manggagawa po talaga ay haligi ng ating lipunan. Kaya naman marapat lamang na isang araw isang taon, ay kilalanin natin ang lahat ng ating manggagawa bilang bayani ng ating lipunan (We can see, especially from our experience with COVID-19, that without workers, there is no economy, and if there is no economy, there is no livelihood. Our workers are the true foundation of society. It is just right that we set aside a day for each year to give due recognition to our workers as heroes of society),” Roque said.
In relation with this, Pres. Spokesperson Roque has stated that protests may still be staged online as part of their right to freedom of speech which the Palace respects. This came with the assurance that their voice will be heard.
Report from Mela Lesmoras
