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House approves Bayanihan 3 on second reading; P401 billion worth of programs, assistance made available under proposed law

(Eagle News) — The House of Representatives approved on second reading on Tuesday, May 26, a measure  that would provide for P401 billion worth of interventions and programs aimed at helping Filipinos badly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The P401 billion passed under the proposed Bayanihan Law 3 was lower than the P405.6 billion initially  provided for under the same measure. Under the bill, all Filipinos shall receive financial aid worth P2000, regardless of their […]

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President Duterte thanks Congress for expected passage of Bayanihan 3

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, Feb. 9, thanked Congress for the expected passage of the Bayanihan 3 law that would allocate funds for the country’s economic recovery amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “I thank Congress for understanding us and giving us the support, the critical support we badly need to discharge our duties,” the President said. The President made the statement as he noted he did not “begrudge” members of the House and […]

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