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Roman seeks to end “5-6” lending

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  Mhike Cigaral / 7 months
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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 […]