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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 13) A lawmaker has filed a bill seeking a ₱40-billion relief package for pandemic-battered Philippine air carriers.
House Bill No. 9324 or the Air Carriers Relief Act was filed by House Economic Affairs chairperson Rep. Sharon Garin. It shall recognize the vital role of the transportation sector in facilitating the flow of goods, people and investment. Towards this end, it shall be a priority of the government to provide reliefs for any threat to the existence of the air transport sector by extending loan payments, interest free loans, loan guarantees and regulatory reliefs during this challenging time of pandemic, the bill read.