The 74-hour strike by the Nexperia Philippines Inc. Workers Union pushed the capitalist of the multinational company to give concessions to the workers in its negotiation for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The capitalist reeled after the company’s estimated loss of revenue reached ₱1.26 billion due to the strike from the afternoon of March 5 until March 8.

The strikers were met with support from fellow workers and other organizations outside the Light Industry and Science Park 1 in Cabuyao City, Laguna. The union won the reinstatement of NPIWU president Mary Ann Castillo and another union official who were previously laid off. The union also secured an additional ₱17 per day for 2024, ₱19 for 2025, ₱21 for 2026 and ₱20,000 signing bonus. The agreement also clearly stated that any form of retaliation against workers who participated in the strike is prohibited.

According to Castillo, their strike was successful because many became aware of the situation of workers at Nexperia and joined in their struggle. She added that the unionists’ courage was strengthened and they are ready to pursue their fight for their rights..