PHILIPPINES
In Manila, militants and labor union members gather around a burning the effigy of Philippine President Benigno Aquino on May 1 as part of the May Day protests demanding higher wages and policies that would make it harder to fire workers. Aquino announced a benefits package on Tuesday that included educational assistance and an advance in government salary raises. Critics, however, said the package did not go far enough to address their concerns. Aquino has said he is trying to help labor but has argued that giving too many benefits will make the country less competitive, costing more jobs.
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