Cong Abet, Cong Gila nanguna sa BFAR FishCore Program

Cong Abet, Cong Gila nanguna sa BFAR FishCore Program

Sa inisyatiba at pakikipagtulungan nina Cong Gila Garcia at Cong Abet Garcia, matagumpay na naisagawa ang BFAR FishCore Program Orientation para sa mga Fishermen’s Association sa pangalawa at pangatlong distrito ng lalawigan sa pangunguna ni BFAR Central Luzon Regional Director, RD Wilfredo Cruz, na ginanap sa The Bunker kamakailan. Layunin ng FishCore o Fisheries and […]

Blue Economy Act Advances in House, With Roman Championing Fisherfolk-Focused Reforms

Blue Economy Act Advances in House, With Roman Championing Fisherfolk-Focused Reforms

Bataan Representative Tony Roman III has emerged as one of the most active advocates of the proposed Blue Economy Act, following its recent approval at the committee level. Congressman Roman has been pushing for stronger, people-centered provisions in House Bill No. 9662, ensuring that fisherfolk and coastal families—particularly in Bataan—stand to benefit directly from the […]

Cong. Roman files fisheries financing empowerment bill

Cong. Roman files fisheries financing empowerment bill

Bataan 1st District Representative Tony Roman has filed House Bill 4859, or the Fisheries Financing Empowerment Act, a  measure aimed at providing small-scale fisherfolk with easier access to  bank loans, stronger financial support, and better income opportunities. Under the proposed measure, a Fisheries Financing Unit (FFU) will be established within the Land Bank of the Philippines, which will be required to […]

Roman bats for easier credit access for fisherfolk

Roman bats for easier credit access for fisherfolk

Fisherfolk in the province of Bataan and across the country may soon gain easier access to affordable financing under the proposed Fisheries Asset Collateralization Act (House Bill No. 4857), authored by Bataan 1st District Representative Tony Roman III. Rep. Roman said the measure will empower small-scale fishers by allowing them to use their existing assets […]

Pilar, Top Performer sa Fisheries Compliance Audit

Kinilala ang bayan ng Pilar bilang isa sa Regional TOP Performers sa Fisheries Compliance Audit sa ginanap na seremonya sa Royce Hotel, Clark noong ika-8 ng Oktubre na may temang, “Pagpupugay sa mga Natatanging Pamahalaang lokal na kaagapay sa Kalinisan at Kapayapaan” (PAGMAYA).   Ayon kay Mayor Charlie Pizarro, ang parangal ay patunay nang tapat […]

Roman, naghain ng Blue Economy at Blue Finance Package

Roman, naghain ng Blue Economy at Blue Finance Package

Naghain si Bataan 1st District Representative Tony Roman III ng Blue Economy and Finance Legislative Package na layong suportahan ang mga mangingisda at palakasin ang sektor ng pangisdaan. Kabilang dito ang iba’t ibang panukalang batas na magbibigay ng pondo, pasilidad, at mas malawak na akses sa pag-utang para sa maliliit na mangingisda. Saklaw ng package […]

Roman Pushes Blue Economy and Finance Legislative Package

Roman Pushes Blue Economy and Finance Legislative Package

Bataan 1st District Representative Tony Roman III has filed a comprehensive Blue Economy and Finance Legislative Package aimed at strengthening the country’s fisheries sector and uplifting the livelihood of small-scale fisherfolk. The proposed measures seek to improve access to financing, promote sustainability, and maximize the economic potential of the country’s marine resources. Among the bills […]