Labor group seeks pay for workers hit by Asean Summit restrictions

MANILA, Philippines — A labor group urged the Philippine government to provide income protection and compensation for workers who stand to lose earnings because of closures and restrictions related to the country’s hosting of the 2026 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit. In a statement, the Sentro ng mga Nagkakaisa at Progresibong Manggagawa (SENTRO)