Senate ratifies student discount bill

THE Senate has adopted and ratified the bicameral conference committee reports on three measures principally sponsored or authored by Sen. Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino 4th — Senate Bill (SB) 1532 or the “Innovative Startup Act,” SB 1534 or “the Magna Carta for Scientists,” and SB 1597 or “the Student Fare Discount Act.”

Students wait for a ride after their classes along the Recto Avenue in Manila. FILE PHOTO