Roque wants to empower LGUs
Senatorial aspirant Harry Roque (File photo) MANILA - UniTeam senatorial candidate Harry Roque wants to empower the country's local government units (LGUs) by providing more funds for projects that benefit their constituents. Roque, a former congressman, said he would refile his bill on the Reform Advocacy for Village Empowerment (BRAVE) program if elected. The bill guarantees an annual Local Development Fund (LDF) to help LGUs implement their three-year comprehensive development plans. The BRAVE program seeks to allot a PHP500 million budget for each of the country's 82 provinces, PHP...
Source: philippinetimes.com