Looking at the situation for workers in the Philippines

News and labour updates from the Asia Pacific region.The registration for candidates for the Presidential election in the Philippines for next year is generating a lot of political activity and debate. Within a cast of many repressive candidates, how does the working class use this to advance its own interests. We talk to May Kotsakis, a member of Migrante Australia and of Philippines Australia Solidarity Association (PASA), about the registration process and what it means for workers in the PhilippinesAsia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia