Protests

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Junk the MIF. On May 31, progressive groups led by the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan protested the railroading of the Maharlika Investment Fund in the senate. They staged protest actions in front of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in Manila to oppose plans to use hard-earned pension funds and contributions of workers and government employees in the anomalous MIF.

Paperland workers plan strike. Workers of Paperland Inc filed a notice of strike (NoS) on May 26 after collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations for year 2022-2025 went into a deadlock. The workers decided to go on strike after management rejected all the requested additional economic and political provisions in the proposed CBA.

Anti-quarry in Silay. Peasants from Silay City staged a picket on May 19 in front of the Provincial Environment Management Office (PEMO) in Bacolod City to call for the cessation of quarrying operations in their city. They also held a dialogue with PEMO officials who promised to visit and investigate the quarry.

Investigate Ungka. Various progressive groups led by Bayan-Panay staged a picket on May 24 in front of the Ungka Flyover together with workers, members of the transportation sector, church people, and professionals to demand an investigation and accountability on the failed and anomalous road construction.

Protests