Thursday, August 14, 2008 (Philippines)

Why, do you want me to go there unarmed? Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña (Sunstar photo/Amper Campaña) A LABOR group yesterday condemned Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña for allegedly brandishing a firearm as he faced a workers’ picket in front of the Gaisano South department store. The Associated Labor Union-Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (ALU-TUCP) described the move as “an assault on workers and basic human rights.” ALU-TUCP reported that Osmeña, accompanied by bodyguards, broke up the picket at 9:30 a.m. [full story]