LABOR DAY

Marcos cites workers’ role in sustaining PH soaring economy

WASHINGTON - President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. paid tribute to workers this Labor Day, noting that they are important in sustaining the country’s “soaring economy.”

“On behalf of our grateful Filipino people, I laud our workforce for their unwavering service and sacrifice in their respective fields and also for their significant contribution in our country’s development,” Marcos said in his message.

Marcos vowed that his administration would “work conscientiously to provide opportunities that will uplift the living and social conditions of our workers and their families.”

The President urged the private sector to join the government in building the gains of the Philippines’ good governance and labor initiatives to secure the lives of workers.

“If we all unite and work together with renewed hope, vigor, and enthusiasm in our respective fields, industries, and endeavors, I am certain that we can usher in a more equitable and prosperous future for all,” Marcos said. —KG, GMA Integrated News