On Labor Day: Duterte renews govt’s commitment to uphold dignity of labor

May 1, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has reaffirmed the government's commitment in upholding the dignity of labor as he urged the business sector to do its share.

The Chief Executive issued the statement as he extended his warmest greetings to all the Filipino workers here and abroad on Labor Day.

"I take the occasion to reaffirm the government's commitment to uphold the dignity of labor by safeguarding the rights of our workers through the humanization of laws and the equalization of social forces," he said.

"I thus remind everyone in the business sector of their shared responsibility in improving the lives of our workers by providing them stable career opportunities and humane working conditions," Duterte added.

He said the hard work of the Filipino workers serves as the very foundation of the nation's prosperity and growth.

The President hailed the Filipino workers, saying they are globally renowned for their "professional excellence and unmatched diligence."

"Our workforce continues to benefit our communities and industries across the world," he said.

"As all work is vital in forging a more inclusive and more progressive Philippines, may each and every Filipino rightfully enjoy the fruits of their labor and lead more productive and dignified lives," Duterte said.

As the country celebrates Labor Day, thousands of Filipino workers here and overseas, however, have lost their jobs due to coronavirus pandemic. Celerina Monte/DMS