(Eagle News) – -Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Monday, Sept. 3, announced the release of P35,000 for each House of Representatives employee.
In making the decision to release the amount that represents each employee’s grocery allowance, Arroyo noted what she said was the report she received that there were many loan applications by employees during the months of August and September.
“Well, last August, with the hard work of Accounts Committee chairman Yedda Romualdez, you received a grocery allowance of P5,000. This month, with the even harder work of Cong. Yedda Romualdez, I have been able to authorize the release of P35,000,” Arroyo said.
She urged House personnel to work harder, as she thanked them for their efforts when she was in hospital detention.
“I have seen you worked very, very hard. I’m impressed by how well you adjusted to the transition and the extra effort you make the meet the expectations of the Speaker. Thank you very much. Please keep up the good work,” she said.
