Workers and students protest outside the University of Santo Tomas on Aug. 9, 2024 against Manila City ordinance 8973, which requires workers to submit a health permit for their employment. Ugnayan ng mga Nagkakaisang Manggagawa ng UST Hospital President Donnel Siazon said this was redundant and infringed on workers' rights. Annie Nicholle Agon explained the effects of the city ordinance not only to workers, but also to students. Video by Aric John Sy Cua

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