Progressive groups, Kilusang Mayo Uno-Southern Mindanao Region (KMU-SMR) and Bayan Muna, gathered at Freedom Park, Davao City, to highlight pressing issues on wages, jobs, education, social justice, and government accountability under the current administration. They criticized the recent minimum wage increase, calling it insufficient compared to the recommended family living wage.
PROGRESSIVE groups Kilusang Mayo Uno-Southern Mindanao Region and Bayan Muna gathered at Freedom Park, Roxas Avenue, Davao City, to highlight pressing issues on wages, jobs, education, social justice, and government accountability under the current administration.Despite the sweltering heat, members marched along Roxas Avenue to voice their concerns about economic and social issues under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s leadership.
Sissay also condemned the recent demolition of street vendors by the Davao City LGU, describing it as a violation of livelihood rights. Additionally, he criticized the lack of transparency surrounding the Office of the Vice President’s confidential and intelligence funds under Sara Duterte’s leadership.
PROGRESSIVE GROUPS MINIMUM WAGE PROTEST DAVAO CITY ANDRES BONIFACIO
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