Anti-kickback aid bill advances in Congress

Anti-kickback aid bill advances in Congress

A proposed measure seeking to prevent corruption in government aid distribution has moved forward in the legislative process, according to Bataan 1st District Representative Tony Roman III. The Kontra Kickback sa Ayuda Act (House Bill 606) has been elevated to the Technical Working Group, with a substitute bill now being prepared for committee and plenary […]

Cool Iskool Mobile Library visits  Hermosa Elementary School

The Cool Iskool Mobile Library recently visited Hermosa Elementary School. Bataan 1st District Representative Tony Roman said students showed enthusiasm as they discovered the world of books through digital platforms. He said the mobile library project aims to promote a love for reading among elementary school students, adding that the program transforms reading into an exciting experience […]

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 […]

Rep. Roman proposes bill to empower farmers through “coopetition”

Rep. Roman proposes bill to empower farmers through “coopetition”

Bataan 1st District Cong. Tony Roman has filed House Bill 608, also known as the Farmer Coopetition and Empowerment Act, a measure aimed at strengthening the agricultural sector by promoting cooperation and healthy competition among farmers. The proposed law introduces the concept of “coopetition”, where farmer groups collaborate to share resources while maintaining competitiveness in […]

Rep. Roman pushes for better digital training for teachers

Rep. Roman pushes for better digital training for teachers

Bataan 1st District Rep. Tony Roman has filed a bill  Digital Teaching Excellence Act (House Bill 607) to help public school teachers improve their digital skills. The bill aims to create a national training and certification program on using technology and project-based learning in the classroom. Roman said his bill will help teachers use modern and student-friendly ways […]

Cong. Roman unveils 2nd batch of priority bills

Cong. Roman unveils 2nd batch of priority bills

Bataan 1st District Rep. Tony Roman has unveiled his second set of priority bills for the 20th Congress. The latest batch of proposed legislation includes the following: Estate Tax Amnesty (HB 609), The Cagandahan Law (HB 619), Critical Thinking and Pedagogical Transformation Act (HB 1482), Critical Pedagogy in Teacher Education Act (HB 1483), Data-Driven Governance […]

Gov. Joet takes oath

Following his victory in the midterm elections last May 12 where he garnered a total of 388,011 votes, re-elected Governor Joet Garcia took his oath of office on Monday, June 30, during ceremonies held at the Bataan People’s Center, paving the way for his continued leadership. His oath was administered by Board Member Romeo A. […]

Cool Iskool Mobile Library to be expanded

Cool Iskool Mobile Library to be expanded

Bataan First District Congressman-elect Atty. Tony Roman is working to expand the Cool Iskool Mobile Library project. He expressed gratitude to DepEd Bataan and the education leaders from Abucay, Samal, Orani, and Hermosa who participated in a recent meeting to support the expansion of the project. He pointed out the positive results of the initiative, […]