Region VIII ‘s new voices in the House of Representatives

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Although popularly known for the longest and most well- designed bridge–the San Juanico Bridge–Eastern Visayas is also known for the rich culture of its locals, seen in its festivals, traditions, and more.

These distinctions and potential show how much the region requires capable voices for representation in the House of Representatives. In the 19th Congress, newly appointed district representatives took on the responsibility as the champions of their respective districts for a brighter future.

His administration successfully eliminated illegal drugs in Ormoc, making Ormoc one of the safest cities in the Philippines. With such a foundation, and Ormoc enjoying peace and order, he brought in numerous investors, and, thus, uplifted the city’s economic development. In turn, making Ormoc the richest city in Region 8.

Many Filipinos consider Rep. Gomez as their friend in Congress who listens to their concerns and acts accordingly. Yet besides establishing firm connections with his constituents through regular visits around his district, Rep. Gomez is also a staunch advocate of sports, culture, and the arts.

Rep. Gomez is equally active in his new position in the 19th Congress. He’s the principal author of the bill institutionalizing a comprehensive National Sports Development Program centered on the Philippine National Games, and a co-author of significant bills such as protecting consumers and merchants engaged in internet transactions by creating the Electronic Commerce Bureau and establishing the Institute of Infectious Diseases and Immunology.

Rep. Tan isn’t one to stay firmly behind an office desk. He conducts regular visits around his district to determine any areas for improvement. One example is how he visits schools in his jurisdiction with his team to plan how to meet the school’s demands and provide quality education and comfort to its students and teachers.

As for the House of Representatives, Rep. Tan also makes his voice heard, especially his people’s, through his principally authored bills like creating a comprehensive policy enabling youth participation in adolescent pregnancy prevention, strengthening the Filipino youth involvement in agriculture and entrepreneurship, and establishing a green public procurement program for all branches of government.