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Laws on permanent shelters, student loan freeze signed
by Catherine S. Valente - Javier Joe Ismael - Red Mendoza
Dec 07, 2024 12:18 am

(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday signed two laws that would pave the way for stronger disaster resilience and inclusive educational support.

During a ceremony in Malacañang attended by legislators, Cabinet members, and other government officials, the President signed Republic Act (RA) 12076, or the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act, and RA 12077, or the Student Loan Payment Moratorium During Disasters and Emergencies Act.

DISASTER RESPONSE President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signs the 'Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act' and the 'Student Loan Payment Moratorium During Disasters and Emergencies Act' in a ceremony at the Malacañan Palace on Dec. 6, 2024. The first bill aims to provide safe fully equipped and fully operational temporary shelters in all cities and municipalities. The second provides temporary relief to Filipino students who are burdened with loan liabilities amid crisis situations such as natural or man-made calamities and emergencies. PHOTO BY NOEL B. PABALATE/PPA POOL DISASTER RESPONSE President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signs the 'Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act' and the 'Student Loan Payment Moratorium During Disasters and Emergencies Act' in a ceremony at the Malacañan Palace on Dec. 6, 2024. The first bill aims to provide safe fully equipped and fully operational temporary shelters in all cities and municipalities. The second provides temporary relief to Filipino students who are burdened with loan liabilities amid crisis situations such as natural or man-made calamities and emergencies. PHOTO BY NOEL B. PABALATE/PPA POOL
DISASTER RESPONSE President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signs the 'Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act' and the 'Student Loan Payment Moratorium During Disasters and Emergencies Act' in a ceremony at the Malacañan Palace on Dec. 6, 2024. The first bill aims to provide safe fully equipped and fully operational temporary shelters in all cities and municipalities. The second provides temporary relief to Filipino students who are burdened with loan liabilities amid crisis situations such as natural or man-made calamities and emergencies. PHOTO BY NOEL B. PABALATE/PPA POOL

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