03/05/2026
To Serve and To Protect!!
PNP CITES PEACEFUL, ORDERLY LABOR DAY CELEBRATION
The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that the nationwide observance of Labor Day on May 1, 2026 concluded generally peaceful and orderly, following close monitoring of activities across the country, with more than 106,000 police personnel strategically deployed to ensure public safety.
As of 7:00 PM, a total of 58 rallies were monitored, all of which have been completed without any major untoward incidents. Authorities recorded an estimated 13,324 participants who joined various activities nationwide, reflecting active yet manageable public engagement throughout the day.
PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., said the overall situation reflects strong public cooperation and the professionalism of personnel on the ground.
“Sa kabuuan, naging mapayapa at maayos ang paggunita natin ng Araw ng Manggagawa. Nagpapasalamat tayo sa ating mga kababayan na nakiisa sa mapayapang pamamahayag, at sa ating mga kapulisan na nanatiling kalmado, disiplinado, at nakaalalay,” he said.
The Chief PNP noted that while there was an isolated incident earlier in the day involving protesters that resulted in injuries to several police personnel, it did not affect the overall peaceful conduct of activities nationwide.
“May mga hiwa-hiwalay na insidente, pero hindi nito naapektuhan ang pangkalahatang kaayusan ng mga aktibidad. Patuloy nating pinapairal ang maximum tolerance, propesyonalismo at maayos na pakikipag-ugnayan sa lahat ng sektor,” he added.
He emphasized that the PNP remains committed to upholding the right of individuals to express their views while ensuring public safety.
“Responsibilidad namin na tiyakin ang kaligtasan ng lahat—mga nagpoprotesta, mga dumaraan, at maging ang ating mga tauhan. Gagawin natin ito nang may respeto sa karapatan at dignidad ng bawat isa,” PGen Nartatez said.
The PNP attributed the orderly outcome of the nationwide observance to sustained coordination with local government units, partner agencies, and organizers, along with the cooperation of the public.
As the situation returns to normal, the PNP assures the public that it will continue to remain vigilant and responsive in maintaining peace and order, guided by its commitment to service and community trust under the Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.
(PNP-PIO)