Bill expanding benefits to ex-Philippine presidents filed in Senate

A measure seeking to expand the benefits for former Philippine presidents has been filed in the Senate.

Senate Bill 1784 was filed by Senators Bong Go, Mark Villar, Ronald dela Rosa, and Francis Tolentino to "maintain the dignity of the Office of the President and honor former Presidents of the Republic."

"Despite the end of their term, they are also expected to perform post-presidential duties such as meeting with foreign and local dignitaries, and attending public events and other social engagements. These duties often require them to employ services of personal staff and maintain private offices," the senators said.

Further, the bill directs the Office of the President to provide adequate staff and a suitable office space to the former presidents

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