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ON THE RATIFICATION OF BAYANIHAN TO RECOVER AS ONE BILL
Opinion

ON THE RATIFICATION OF BAYANIHAN TO RECOVER AS ONE BILL

SENATOR RISA HONTIVEROS  Mr. President, I vote yes to the ratification of the Bayanihan to Recover as One Bill.  It is a measure that will help the road to our economic recovery, while at the same time providing immediate relief and protections for those in need, such as our valiant doctors, nurses and other health workers.  I express my gratitude to the Chair and to my fellow Senate members of the bicameral conference committee not just for accepting, but also for defending, two important amendments I proposed for two of the harder-hit segments of our population: our micro and small entrepreneurs, and our teachers.  Matutulungan natin ang mga negosyanteng Pinoy na apektado ng pandemya sa mga operating expenses kagaya ng ilaw, kuryente, at iba pa. Mula sa m...