PARIS: Traditional May Day rallies turned violent in some parts of the world on Tuesday, as workers gathered to defend labor rights. Burning effigy in PhilippinesA giant demon representing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was burned by protesters near the presidential palace in a lively Labour Day rally. “All mass actions and public assemblies in connection with today’s observance of Labor Day were generally peaceful throughout the country. This is the PNP’s overall assessment of the just concluded Labor Day activities across the country as monitored by the PNP National Operations Center,” he said. Simultaneous rallies were also held in Baguio City, Bataan, Pampanga, Laguna, Camarines Norte, Cebu City, Tacloban City, Iligan City, General Santos City, and Butuan City.

Source: Manila Times May 02, 2018 05:26 UTC