Around 20,000 workers are set to participate in a protest on May 1, 2026, or Labor Day.

According to Kamanggagawa Party-list Representative Eli San Fernando, the group will gather at 6:00 AM in Welcome Rotonda, Quezon City.

“Inaaasahan na sa ilalim ng banderang Laban Manggagawa, meron 20,000 na mga manggagawa at ordinaryong Pilipino ang magga-gather sa Welcome Rotonda, magmamartsa pa-España tungo sa Mendiola,” he said

[“Under the banner of Laban Manggagawa, there are 20,000 workers and ordinary Filipinos to gather in Welcome Rotonda and march through España, going to Mendiola.”]

The group will start to march along España at 7:00 AM. Upon reaching the area, they will join forces with the National Wage Coalition and will go together to Mendiola.

Rep. San Fernando believes that regardless of political beliefs and colors, all workers experience the same struggles.

“Kesyo kayo ay maka-Duterte, maka-BBM, pinklawan, o dilawan, lahat tayo ay mga manggagawa na pare-parehas ang hirap na dinaranas,” he said

[“Whether you are pro-Duterte, pro-BBM, pinklawan, or dilawan, we are all workers experiencing the same struggles.”]

He added that all workers are affected by the rising costs of bills, goods, and services. 

“Pag tumama yung taas presyo doon sa bill natin sa kuryente, tsaka sa presyo ng produktong petrolyo, tsaka sa bilihin at mga serbisyo, hindi naman nagtatanong yan eh kung sinong binoto mong Presidente o sinong manok mo sa 2028. Lahat tayo apektado.” he said

[“When the price hikes hit our electricity bills, petroleum products, goods, and services, they don’t ask for the President you voted for or who will be your candidate in 2028. We are all affected.”]

With reports from Asher Cadapan Jr.