Medialdea

During the ceremony, Medialdea thanked China for helping the Philippines overcome the pandemic, stating that Manila stands ready to continue close cooperation with Beijing for an early victory over the pandemic and economic recovery.

Medialdea said the transport plane would pick up Batanes Gov. Marilou Cayco in Basco, who would also pay a visit to the town of Itbayat, which was hardest hit by the series of earthquakes.

The signing of the Expanded Maternity Leave Act, which covers working mothers in both public and private sectors, was confirmed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea.