MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on final reading the proposed third Bayanihan measure that aims to cushion the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the lives of Filipinos.
With 238 affirmative votes, no negative, and one abstention, the lower chamber passed the Bayanihan 3 law, formally known as the Bayanihan To Arise As One Act, which provides funds amounting to P401 billion. The approved version on the plenary floor provided for a slightly lower amount than the initial P405.6 billion Bayanihan 3 proposal.
A huge bulk of the funds amounting to P216 billion is intended for the provision of P2,000 cash aid per Filipino, regardless of social …
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