MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco said he is open to conducting a special session to tackle measures that seek to provide additional assistance to those affected by the lockdown due to coronavirus pandemic.
Velasco made the remark after Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said President Rodrigo Duterte should call for a special session of Congress to tackle and authorize the use of funds for another round of assistance to those affected by the extension of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila and four nearby provinces.
“Yes, if need be,” Velasco said in a text message when asked if he is okay with conducting a special session. The tw…
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