Without much fanfare, President Benigno Aquino III signed into law last week the "kasambahay bill," which is expected to provide more benefits—including an increase in minimum wage—for some two and a half million domestic helpers in the country. "We are pleased to confirm that President Aquino signed Republic Act 10361 or 'An Act Instituting Policies for the Protection and Welfare of Domestic Workers' last January 18," deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said in an e-mail to reporters Wednesday. ...
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