Bataan adopts Indigenous Heritage and Tourism Promotion Ordinance

Bataan adopts Indigenous Heritage and Tourism Promotion Ordinance

Board Member Tony Roman announced that the Provincial Board passed the Indigenous Heritage and Tourism Promotion Ordinance of Bataan which he principally authored. Roman said with the legislation, the diverse indigenous communities with rich cultural heritages such as the Ambala and Magbukon Aeta communities in the province can now be promoted for tourism. “There exists […]

Bataan SP crafts mental health ordinance

Bataan SP crafts mental health ordinance

Alarmed by spike in number suicide cases in the province, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Bataan is now crafting a provincial ordinance to at least control or minimize the number of people affected by mental illness. Board Member Jorge Estanislao, chair of committee on health in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, said he sees no problem in creating […]

Slow-moving vehicle drivers asked to keep right

Drivers and motorists plying the Roman Superhighway in Bataan are now being reminded to stay in the right-hand lane, except for when overtaking, making a left turn at an intersection, or avoiding a road obstacle. This is in accordance with Provincial Ordinance no. 21 or the “Keep Right Except to Overtake Ordinance” passed by the […]

SP approves ‘Matatag na Pamilyang Bataeño’ Ordinance

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Bataan presided by Vice Gov. Cris Garcia approved on third and final reading last Monday, the ‘Matatag na Pamilyang Bataeño’ Ordinance. Gov. Joet Garcia requested for the immediate enactment of the ordinance. The ordinance is in line with poverty alleviation measures, restating and updating existing assistance programs of the Provincial Government […]

Provincial Legal Awareness Group Ordinance signed

The ordinance establishing the Provincial Legal Awareness Group (PLAG) has been signed by Gov. Joet Garcia. Three weeks ago, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan presided by Vice Gov. Cris Garcia unanimously passed on third and final reading the ordinance during a regular session. First District Board Member Tony Boy Roman authored and sponsored the ordinance. “Naniniwala ang […]

Ordinance prohibiting the pawning of 4Ps cards

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Bataan presided by Vice Gov. Cris Garcia approved on third and final reading on Monday the ordinance prohibiting the pawning of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) cards in the province. The legislation is aimed to stop the rampant pawning of 4Ps cards as collateral to get loans by 4Ps beneficiaries. Penalties […]