SAN JOSE, Antique (PIA) -- Antique Lone District Representative Antonio Agapito Legarda said that a total of 38 bills were already filed in Congress, containing legislative proposals relevant to the different sectors of the province.

In a radio program of the Philippine Information Agency-Antique aired over Radyo Natin San Jose, Legarda noted that his priority bills are on education, environmental protection, support to the welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers, and health and nutrition, among other relevant concerns.

provide guidelines regarding the collection, storage, and distribution of edible food donated to food banks.

The Antique solon also committed to give priority to health and nutrition, putting emphasis on the establishment of more health centers in the barangays.

House Bill No. 3020 was also filed in Congress with the aim to protect the remittances of Overseas Filipino Workers.

He is also addressing other local concerns, particularly the development of the handloom weaving industry where Antique is known for its "Patadyong," a handloom industry that has engaged more locals in the creation of various products. House bill No. 3019 was filed in support of this concern.

Legarda is optimistic that he could facilitate more projects and services for the Antiqueños in partnership with her sister Senator Loren Legarda who are equally committed to serve the province.

PIA’s radio program Pagpa-athag is airing live at 11:30-12:00a.m. every Wednesday featuring various agencies of government and local officials with the aim to explain the programs and services of the government. (JBG/PSM/PIA Antique)