A month into maternity leave. My second child was born on July 19, 2017. He's a healthy baby, large for me at 8 pounds and 60 centimeters. Soon to be Pinay mommies must have heard about the new maternity bill approved by both congress and senate and are probably jumping for joy.. just like I was up until June this year. Sorry ladies, the bill still needs the president's approval and it doesn't seem to be a priority right now. There hasn't been a relevant update on the bill's status and implementation since March 2017. Under the new bill, Senate Bill 1305, the Expanded Maternity Leave Law of 2017, mothers can avail of 120 days maternity leave from the current 60 days regardless of civil status or the child's legitimacy. 30 days of these may be transferred as well to an alternate caregiver and fathers'paternity leave will go from 7 days to 30 days. Here is the proposed bill: Expanded Maternity Leave What is unclear under the new bill is the SSS
Musings and shared thoughts of a still new mom, newer wife, even newer homemaker on weekends and full-time regular employee. Quick tips on life from a regular girl.