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House, Senate ratification of proposed Bayanihan law 2 expected as bicameral panel adjourns

(Eagle News) — The bicameral panel discussing the proposed Bayanihan law 2 adjourned on Thursday, Aug. 20, with both houses of Congress settling several contentious issues, including a P10-billion assistance for the tourism industry. Senator Sonny Angara said the panel agreed on a total of P140 billion in funds, with allotments for various government programs to help those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and on an additional P25 billion standby appropriations. He said the “help […]