MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives is now finalizing the proposed Bayanihan 3 as it pushes for a special session for the measure’s immediate approval, Deputy Speaker Mikee Romero said Tuesday.
Romero said once Bayanihan 3—which seeks to cushion the impact of the coronavirus pandemic through, among others, the provision of financial assistance to affected Filipinos—is finalized, House leaders will request for the Palace for the measure to be certified as urgent and call for the conduct of a special session for its approval.
The House and the Senate are currently on break and is set to resume on May 17.
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