MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday renewed his administration’s push for aggressive job creation and improved labor conditions, placing employment generation at the center of his Labor Day agenda amid ongoing economic challenges.
In his Labor Day message, Marcos emphasized the government’s commitment to producing “more and better jobs,” strengthening worker protection, and expanding access to livelihood opportunities across key sectors.
“As we face changing economic pressures, rest assured that this administration stands firm in defending the dignity of every Filipino by creating more and better jobs, boosting worker protection, and broadening pathways for all to succeed,” the President said.
Marcos underscored that stable employment and fair opportunities remain critical to sustaining economic growth and uplifting the lives of ordinary Filipinos.
He also called for closer collaboration between government and the private sector to build a more inclusive economy where hard work is rewarded and opportunities are accessible.
The President highlighted the vital role of Filipino workers in driving national development, noting their enduring contribution despite rapid technological and industrial changes.
“Even as technology advances and industries transform, one truth endures: it is the Filipino worker who drives the Philippines forward and keeps the world in motion,” he said.
Marcos added that Labor Day should go beyond ceremonial observance and instead reinforce a shared commitment to ensure that economic gains translate into real benefits for workers and their families.
“Thus, this day must be more than an observance. It must reaffirm the commitment of both the government and the private sector to build a country where hard work is rewarded and opportunity is real,” Marcos said./PN
