Imee calls for debt moratorium to fund COVID-19 relief

Senator Imee Marcos is calling for a temporary moratorium on the government's debt payments due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

Marcos argues that halting debt payments temporarily would free up funds needed for social amelioration programs and aid during the pandemic.

She emphasizes that this measure is necessary given the current economic situation and urges President Duterte to initiate international dialogue on the matter.

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