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With the exception of the Department of Finance (DOF), various government agencies and banks indicated their support for the passage of a third Bayanihan Law that will provide mechanisms for accelerated economic recovery and socio-economic relief amid the continued threat of the COVID 19 pandemic.

Bayan Muna Representative Eufemia Cullamat on Tuesday said the military should not use the death of her daughter to “red tag” Makabayan lawmakers and progressive groups.

The House of Representatives voted Monday night to pass on final reading an amended version of the proposed Security of Tenure Act proposing an end to labor-only contracting in the country.

The House Committee on Natural Resources has taken a huge step toward improving protection for Philippine wildlife.

The Department of Health (DOH) assured that HIV/AIDS (human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome) related-services will remain available amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The House of Representatives approved on Tuesday the latest amendment to the Anti-Money Laundering Law in compliance with the wishes of the international anti-money laundering movement for stronger measures to cut funding for terrorism activities and other international crimes.

In a bid to ensure safe travel, Cebu Pacific (CEB) is traducing its Test Before Boarding (TBB) program in cooperation with the local government of General Santos City and the Philippine Airport Diagnostic Laboratory (PADL).

The Philippine Airlines is offering regular direct flights to the country as it hailed the decision of the government to allow anew balikbayan visits.

Senator Grace Poe on Tuesday urged the government to remain strict in implementing health and safety protocols even as it plans to allow minors to go out.

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) noted a spike in red-tagging or red-baiting incidents during the Duterte administration.

The Senate national defense and security committee chaired by Senator Panfilo M. Lacson expressed optimism that it could give an objective report on the controversial “red-tagging’’ issue.

The bill that raises the age of statutory rape victims from 12 to 16 was approved on third and final reading by the House of Representatives, with 207 voting in the affirmative and three against.

President Duterte has “no issue” in the funds given to the Philippine International Trading Corporation (PITC) for government purchases but the economic team is still expected to review the pending projects, Malacañang said Tuesday.