LAWMAKERS and labor groups have called on the House of Representatives to pass a measure extending paid maternity leave from 60 days to 100 days.

Reps. Emmi de Jesus of Gabriela party-list, Bernadette Herrera of Bagong Henerasyon party-list, Teddy Baguilat of Ifugao and Tom Villarin of Akbayan party-list made the call with the Public Service Labor Independent Confederation and Partido Manggagawa with six session days left before the House takes a break from March 22 to May 15.

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