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MANILA, Philippines — A invoice filed within the Home of Representatives has proposed a paid two-week go away of absence and different advantages for males who endure procedures for reproductive system-related situations equivalent to prostate most cancers, infertility and different illnesses.
Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro’s Home Invoice No. 11020, or the Particular Office Advantages for Males Act of 2024, seeks to convey consideration to the “often-overlooked” concern of andrological procedures and promote accessible therapy choices for situations distinctive to males.
“A male member of the workforce having rendered steady combination employment service of at the least six months for the final 12 months shall be entitled to a particular go away good thing about two weeks with full pay based mostly on his gross month-to-month compensation following surgical procedure attributable to andrological issues,” it acknowledged.
The invoice additionally desires a “Male Andrological Part” in all public hospitals, medical facilities and establishments to supply well being providers to male staff.
HB 11020 additional ensures that males have entry to complete and gender-responsive well being providers and applications in addition to full, well timed and correct details about their well being.
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