A House proposal to declare the province of Batanes as a responsible, community-based, cultural heritage and ecotourism zone is nearing enactment into law after a Senate panel endorsed its plenary approval before lawmakers went on congressional adjournment two months ago. House Bill 6152, principally authored by Deputy Speaker and Batanes Lone District Rep. Henedina R. Abad, was approved by the Senate Committees on Environment and Natural Resources and on Tourism chaired by Senators Francis “Chiz” […]