AT A GLANCE
Trabaho Party-list recognized the resilience and heroism of Filipino workers on the occasion of the Day of Valor on Wednesday, April 9.
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Trabaho Party-list recognized the resilience and heroism of Filipino workers on the occasion of the Day of Valor on Wednesday, April 9.
The group, which is vying for seats in the House of Representatives in the upcoming May 12 mid-term polls, likened the daily struggles of the modern-day working class to the sacrifices of World War II veterans.
“The spirit of Araw ng Kagitingan lives on in the dedication of our workers, our modern-day heroes, who, despite economic hardship, continue to carry the weight of our nation's progress,” Trabaho Party-list spokesperson Mitchell-David Espiritu said in a statement.
The party-list says that true valor today means fighting for a future where every Filipino has access to dignified and meaningful work.
With this, the group reaffirmed its mission to champion inclusive and sustainable employment opportunities.
Founded on the principles of uplifting the working life and promoting true equality, Trabaho is pushing for key reforms including a real living wage, improved working conditions, increased support for small businesses, and expanded access to skills development programs.
The group also expressed openness to exploring progressive policies such as Universal Basic Income to combat “in-work poverty", if and when it wins seats in Congress.
“As we honor the bravery of our forebears, let us also commit to building a society where no Filipino is left behind, where every worker is respected, protected, and empowered,” Epsiritu concluded.
