Duterte signs expanded maternity leave, says former top aide
Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2019 04:37:38 +0000
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a bill that would provide 105 to 120 days of paid maternity leave for working mothers in both government and private sectors.
Former Special Assistant to the President and senatorial candiate Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go confirmed this in a text message to reporters.
“PRRD (Duterte) has just signed the Expanded Maternity Leave bill into law,” Go said.
“Indeed, this new law ensures expectant working mothers enough time to ensure the best possible conditions for a healthy delivery,” he said.
Under the new law, 105 days of paid maternity leave will be given to all working mothers.
Of the 105, seven days are transferable to fathers in what is called a “daddy quota.”
An additional 15 days will be given to solo working mothers, for a total of 120 days of paid maternity leave.
Meanwhile, mothers also have the option to extend for an additional 30 days of unpaid leave.
Under the current law, employed women are entitled to 60 days of paid leave for normal delivery and 78 days for ceasarian delivery. CATHERINE S. VALENTE
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