MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker on Wednesday proposed a P1-trillion “stimulus package” to help families and businesses affected by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Albay 1st District Rep Edcel Lagman said the funds can be used for the government to continue its social and labor amelioration program not just for low-income households, but also for middle-class families. “Not less than P1-trillion is needed for a stimulus package for government to continue its social and labor amelioration assistance and to provide a lifeline for distressed businesses,” Lagman said in a statement. Currently, the government is adopting Section 4 (c) of Republic Act No. For more information on COVID-19, call the DOH Hotline: (02) 86517800 local 1149/1150.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 08, 2020 10:30 UTC