Many people arrested in May Day protests in Philippines


Members of a youth group in Star Wars costumes entertain locals along a road in Malabon, Metro Manila, Philippines, on May 1. The youth group walks along streets to give residents some form of entertainment as they endure the continued community quarantine and to remind them to stay at home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. - AP

MANILA: More than 50 labour and human rights activists were arrested in the Philippines on Friday as they marked Labour Day with street demonstrations, said officials on Saturday (May 2).

The protests were smaller in size than other years due to a ban on mass gatherings during the Covid-19 (coronavirus) lockdown.

Subscribe now and receive free sooka plan for 1 month. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Philippines , May Day Walk , Many Arrested

Next In Regional

Expect the very best of Asia and South-East Asia to come to the fore as Maybank's RM13mil golf extravaganza is back to excite the fans
China’s Xi Jinping urges countries to ‘stand united’ in face of global trade war
Tariffs set to level up game console prices
Shah Alam City overcomes top opponents to snatch the prized team crown at the prestigious Selangor Open Darts Championships
South Korea's very own 'King of Pop' G-Dragon confirms two concerts on July 19-20; tickets on sale from May 29
Thai star Jeeno jives in Jersey for first crown of the year and fifth LPGA title at Mizuho Americas Open
South Korean vice foreign minister to visit Indonesia on Tuesday (May 13) to discuss bilateral co-operation
Singapore dollar’s out-performance this year may be nearing its end
India claims its strikes inside Pakistan territory last week killed over 100 militants
Philippines heads to polls with Marcos-Duterte feud centre stage

Others Also Read