House bill incentivizing corporate social responsibility passes final reading

MANILA, Philippines --- House Bill No. 451 --- the proposed "Corporate Social Responsibility Act" incentivizing corporate social responsibility (CSR) in private companies --- hurdled its third and final reading in the House of Representatives on Monday. The bill passed House plenary session with a vote of 283 affirmative votes and only three negative votes. "This measure recognizes the important role of the private sector not only in nation-building but also in developing and aiding our communities to raise the quality of life of our citizens. With the vast resources available to our corporations, they are in a position to help our country," House Speaker Martin Romualdez said ...

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