Protesters to storm DOLE today

MANILA, Philippines - Hundreds of workers from various companies are set to hold a protest action on Tuesday at the main office of the Department of Labor and Employment in Manila to air their grievances.

Workers from Advan shoes, Philippine Journal and Toyota Motors Inc. are expected to troop to the DOLE office in Intramuros, Manila around 10 a.m. as a Labor Day Eve protest.

The protesters from the shoe-manufacturing firm will bring a giant paper-made Advan Shoes bearing their grievances to the management while Philippine Journal workers will bring placards to show their protest against the inaction of government to protect their jobs.

The protesters are expected to disperse after the rally around noon today. - Dennis Carcamo