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Sitoy, 85, passed away at the Cebu Doctor’s Hospital in Cebu City.
PCW recognized Sitoy’s contribution in “advancing legislative measures on gender equality and women’s empowerment.”
“With his invaluable support, PLLO was instrumental in helping PCW push for some of the Women’s Priority Legislative Agenda (WPLA) such as the Safe Spaces Act and Expanded Maternity Leave, among others,” PCW said in a statement Friday, April 16.
PCW extended its condolences to the family and colleagues of Sitoy.
“The PCW extends its condolences to the Sitoy family and the PLLO family during this very difficult time. May his legacy inspire more legislators to be our partners in advancing gender-responsive laws and policies,” it added.
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SSS president and chief executive officer Aurora C. Igancio said Wednesday, April 7, that the steep jump in benefit released occurred in 2019 when an additional P3.35B in maternity disbursements was recorded, following the implementation of the Republic Act 11210 or the 105-day Expanded Maternity Leave Law.
“Since the allowed maternity leave was extended up to 105 days, it is expected that the benefit releases will also dramatically increase,” Ignacio said.
According to Ignacio, based on the state-run pension fund’s data, the annual disbursement in 2016, three years before the passage of the law, is at P6.6B. The current annual release is now pegged at P10.45B.
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Sen. Risa Hontiveros
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In particular, Hontiveros said maternity benefits under the Expanded Maternity Leave law, as well as the additional P1,000 for social pension for retired members should remain intact especially during this time of a pandemic.
“Sa panahon ngayon, kailangang-kailangan ng bawat manggagawa na may sasalo sa kanila (During this time, workers need some assurance). I understand why we need this measure, but I also want us to be sure that the benefits for the workers in the formal economy will not be jeopardized if the new contribution rates are deferred,” Hontiveros said in a statement.