A lawmaker is calling for passage into law of a measure that would mandate an increase in maternity leave with pay to workers in both the public and private sectors.

The bill co-authored by Rep. Mark Villar of Las Piñas City (Metro Manila), which aims to extend paid maternity leave benefits of employees in the government service and the private sector from 60 days to 100 days, recently hurdled the committee level at the House of Representatives.

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