Cong. Edgar Chatto (2nd from left) inspects the office space for the Department of Foreign Affairs Tagbilaran City Consular Office ahead of its inauguration scheduled on November 29, 2024. Chatto pushed for its establishment when he was governor, legislated it in Congress and followed through on funding and implementation. The full consular office, located at the 5th floor of Alturas Mall, will address the need for passport services and later on even apostille. He is with Chief of staff Atty. Abel Damalerio (extreme left) and Alturas Group of Companies Corporate Leasing’s Karen Longjas. (Contributed photo)

Cong. Edgar Chatto (left) along with Cong. Bienvenido Abante Jr. (center) of Manila 6th district and Cong. Peter John Calderon (right) of 7th district Cebu side by side at plenary session in Congress where celebrated was National Children’s Month. On November 20, 1989, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Republic Act 10661 provides for its inculcation into the national consciousness. This year’s celebration is themed “Break the Prevalence, End the Violence: Protecting Children, Creating a Safe Philippines!” (Contributed photo)