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 […]

Rep. Roman seeks overhaul of disaster resilience strategy

Bataan First District Rep. Tony Roman III has urged Congress to adopt a stronger, climate-smart national disaster resilience plan that goes beyond relief distribution and focuses on long-term protection, preparedness, and infrastructure. In a privilege speech at the House of Representatives, Roman proposed an agenda that integrates flood control and climate adaptation measures at both […]

Congratulations, Cong. Abet!

Last July 30, the House of Representatives has elected its new set of Committee Chairpersons who will lead key legislative panels in crafting meaningful laws and delivering timely, responsive solutions to the nation’s most urgent challenges.   Nueva Ecija 1st District Representative Mikaela Suansing has been elected chairperson of the House Appropriations Committee, while Bataan […]

Rep. Tony Roman III unveils priority bills for the 20th Congress

Newly seated Bataan 1st District Representative Tony Roman III has formally unveiled his initial batch of priority legislative measures for the 20th Congress, aiming to deliver tangible and meaningful impact to the lives of his constituents. The list includes 10 proposed laws focusing on social welfare, education, agriculture, innovation, public safety, and inclusive healthcare. Among […]

Meritocracy bill advances in Congress

Meritocracy bill advances in Congress

In a significant development for local governance in the Philippines, the House Committee on Appropriations approved Bataan 2nd District Representative Abet Garcia’s proposed Local Governance Meritocracy Bill (House Bill 5043) on November 26. This legislation seeks to strengthen the implementation of the Seal of Good Local Governance Act (Republic Act 11292) by incorporating the Human […]

Bataan leaders demand justice and transparency

Bataan leaders demand justice and transparency

In the wake of a contentious raid on the Central One Bataan PH Inc., a licensed business process outsourcing (BPO) company within the Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB), Bataan political leaders have united in voicing concerns over alleged misconduct by law enforcement and potential violations of workers’ rights. The October 31 operation, […]

Kababaihang lider ng Bataan, binigyang halaga

Kababaihang lider ng Bataan, binigyang halaga

Iba talaga kapag si Congresswoman Gila Garcia ang umaksyon, dama mo ang tunay na pagpapahalaga. Ito ang naramdaman ng mga babaeng lider ng lalawigan nang dalhin sila ni Cong. Gila sa Kongreso sa pagdiriwang ng Women’s month ngayong Marso, kung saan siya ang acting Majority Floor Leader sa all Women’s session sa Plenaryo nitong ika-4 […]