Government offices and private establishments may soon have “lactation stations” where mothers can breastfeed their babies or store their breast milk in refrigerated containers.
This is mandated under Republic Act 10028 or the “Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009,” signed by President Arroyo last March 16, which provides tax incentives to all government agencies and private establishments that provide lactation stations for working mothers.
Without the traditional ceremonies at Malacañang, Mrs. Arroyo signed the Congress-approved amendments of RA 7600, which promotes breastfeeding.
A copy of the law was furnished to The STAR by Sen. Pia Cayetano, its principal author. The enrolled copy of the consolidated bill was sent to the Palace last Feb.16.
Cayetano, who is up for re-election under the Nacionalista Party (NP), hailed the President’s approval of the new law.
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