Roman backs unified vape tax

Roman backs unified vape tax

Bataan 1st District Rep. Tony Roman III joined fellow lawmakers in a committee hearing of the House Committee on Ways and Means to deliberate on a proposal seeking to unify the tax rate on all heated tobacco and vape products. The measure aims to standardize excise taxes imposed on alternative nicotine products in a bid […]

Rep. Roman’s 5 bills included in LEDAC priority measures

Five (5) measures authored by Bataan 1st District Rep. Tony Roman III are included in the priority list of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) as of February 2026, signaling strong backing from both Malacañang and Congress for their swift passage into law.   Roman said the inclusion of the bills in the 52 LEDAC […]

Roman’s estate tax amnesty extension bill gains committee approval

Roman’s estate tax amnesty extension bill gains committee approval

The House Committee on Ways and Means has approved House Bill 609, a measure filed by Bataan 1st District Rep. Tony Roman III seeking to extend the government’s Estate Tax Amnesty program for an additional three years. The proposal aims to assist families who have long been unable to transfer inherited properties due to accumulated […]

Roman’s Farmer Cooperation & Empowerment Act advances in House Panel

Roman’s Farmer Cooperation & Empowerment Act advances in House Panel

Bataan First District Rep. Tony Roman III announced the approval of House Bill 608, or the Farmer Cooperation and Empowerment Act, by the House Committee on Agriculture and Food — a major step toward strengthening support systems for Filipino farmers facing rising production costs, low farmgate prices, and limited market access. The proposed measure seeks […]

Rep. Roman pushes for stronger consumer protection in energy sector

Rep. Roman pushes for stronger consumer protection in energy sector

Bataan 1st District Representative Tony Roman underscored the need for stronger safeguards for Filipino energy consumers during a recent hearing of the House Committee on Energy. Roman highlighted the importance of establishing the Energy Advocacy Counsel Office (EACO), an office that will provide legal assistance to consumers facing electricity-related concerns. He explained that EACO will […]

MILHs sa bawat rehiyon, ipatatayo sa bisa ng Innovation and Learning Hubs Act of 2025

MILHs sa bawat rehiyon, ipatatayo sa bisa ng Innovation and Learning Hubs Act of 2025

Inanunsyo ni Bataan First District Rep. Tony Roman III ang pagpapatupad ng Multi-Purpose Innovation and Learning Hubs (MILHs) sa buong bansa sa ilalim ng Innovation and Learning Hubs Act of 2025. Ayon kay Congressman Roman, layunin ng programa na maglagay ng mga hub sa bawat grupo ng magkakatabing bayan o lungsod upang palawakin ang access […]

Roman seeks to end “5-6” lending

First District Representative Tony Roman III has filed the Blue Finance for Small-Scale Fisherfolk Act (HB 4856), a measure that seeks to end the exploitative “5-6” lending schemes burdening fishermen and instead provide them with access to just and affordable capital. Roman said the bill aims to uplift small fisherfolk, whom he called “the heroes […]

Roman lauds Villar’s Dairy Box project

Bataan First District Board Member Tony Boy Roman lauds the Villars for their Dairy Box project established in Orani. “Sa Dairy Box na ideya ni Sen. Cynthia Villar, malikhain at kumpleto ang programa mula production, processing, at marketing ng gatas at dairy products”, he said. Dairy Box was established last week in Orani town personally […]

Roman, Mallari awarded ‘Unsung Hero of the Year’

Bataan First District Board Member Atty. Antonino B. Roman III was awarded “Unsung Hero of the Year” Gawad Pilipino Awards for his outstanding public service. The lawyer provides legal consultation online through various social media platforms. The same award was bestowed to Christopher Mallari, President & CEO/GM of MightyMix, Inc. in Orani, Bataan, for being […]