Activists Prepare For Labor Day Protests

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - APRIL 29: Activists paint a mural of Philippine president Benigno Aquino dressed as a clown being hounded by workers and peasants in preparation for the coming labor day protest rallies on April 29, 2013 in Quezon City, Philippines. Militant labor groups and trade unions are gearing up for protest rallies in front of the presidential palace on May 1 Labor Day citing the president's refusal to sign into law a wage increase which would benefit 8 million underemployed Filipinos. Despite the high poverty incidence remaining unchanged for the past six years The Philippines posted a healthy GDP growth, but government statistics show that the benefits of economic growth have yet to reach the poor. (Photo by Dondi Tawatao/Getty Images)