Rep. Teddy Brawner Baguilat Jr. of Ifugao on Monday filed a bill seeking an extension of maternity leave to 150 days from the current 78 days afforded to all female employees in the government and private sectors.

It also pushes for the inclusion of single mothers, as well as unmarried and adoptive mothers.

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