Bill Filed to Cut Job-Seeking Costs for Indigent Filipinos
Senator Mark Villar has filed a bill aiming to reduce the costs associated with securing essential pre-employment documents for indigent Filipinos, proposing discounts and fee waivers to remove financial barriers to employment.
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