Antique, March 11 -- The approved 2023 Revenue Code of Antique would mean additional funds to construct more schools, better health facilities and other needed infrastructures in the province.

The provincial board approved the ordinance, expected to generate an additional PHP119.86 million annually, during its regular session on Monday.

"We are finally able to approve the 2023 Revenue Code after a long and tedious process of holding public consultation and debate," ordinance author Board Member Victor Condez said in an interview.

The revenue could provide funds for the construction of schools, especially in the hinterland areas where there are no educational facilities, procurement of medicines and upgrading of medical facilities and e...