The Senate in third and final reading unanimously approved the measure seeking to establish a fisheries and aquatic resources training, development and product center in the province. The chamber approved on June 3, 2019 House Bill (HB) No. 7491 principally introduced by Aklan Rep. Carlito Marquez and Davao City Rep. Karlo Alexie Nograles. The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food chaired by Cynthia Villar and Committee on Finance chaired by Loren Legarda recommended for approval of HB 7491 without amendment in its Committee Report No. 540 on December 10, 2018.

Zabal, B. R. (2019, June 25). Senate OKs bill creating Aklan fisheries center. Panay News, p. 9.