Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel wants to double the mandatory paid paternity leave benefit being enjoyed by all married male employees.

Pimentel filed House Bill (HB) 3401, which seeks to raise to 15 days the seven-day leave a husband can avail. Male employees are allowed to file for a paternity leave for four childbirths of his lawful wife.

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