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Senate Committee on Energy Chairman Erwin Tulfo turned over 200 solar streetlights to benefit the municipalities of Coron and Busuanga in Palawan. The turnover was held at the Busuanga Island Electric Cooperative Inc. (BISELCO) main office and was attended by National Electrification Administration (NEA) Chief Antonio Almeda and Palawan First District Representative Rose Salvame. “It […]
As planning for the 2027 national budget begins, Senator Kiko Pangilinan called for the Department of Agriculture (DA) to prioritize transportation and cold storage facilities in its proposed budget, saying that stronger post-harvest and logistics infrastructure is needed to prevent oversupply from driving down the income of farmers and fisherfolk. Pangilinan reminded the agency that […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) must strictly enforce environmental laws and permit requirements on reclamation, quarrying, mining, and land conversion, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said, warning that poorly planned development can magnify flooding already worsened by extreme rainfall and rapid urbanization. Pangilinan said the DENR must fulfill its mandate and ensure that projects […]
Senator Bong Go reaffirmed his support for barangay officials and workers as frontline public servants, emphasizing the importance of strengthening their welfare, recognizing their contributions, and ensuring responsive governance at the grassroots level during the 2026 Annual Congress of the Liga ng mga Barangay–Catanduanes Chapter held at the Novel Hotel in Taguig City. Themed “Future-Ready […]
Senator Bong Go continues to reach out to communities affected by recent severe weather as he provided assistance to typhoon-affected residents in Nampicuan, Nueva Ecija. The relief activity was conducted in coordination with Councilor Jervy Cruz as Go’s Malasakit Team extended immediate support to families recovering from the effects of the typhoon. A total of […]
Presiding Officer Chiz Escudero issued a triple ruling on impartiality and decorum in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, delivering pointed reminders to prosecutors, the respondent’s defense counsel, and senator‑judges to uphold fairness, professionalism, and public confidence in the Senate sitting as an impeachment court. Escudero reminded the prosecution team that their duty […]
Senator Bong Go lauded the turnover of the Super Health Center in Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat underscoring the importance of bringing basic healthcare services closer to communities, particularly those located far from major hospitals. Go commended the local government of Kalamansig, led by Mayor Ronan Garcia, as well as health officials, medical workers, and other partners […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano called for nationwide community town hall dialogues in schools after the Department of Education (DepEd) postponed its planned live-shooter drills amid concerns over students’ mental and emotional well-being. Cayetano cited the joint statement of the Philippine Psychiatric Association (PPA) and the Philippine Society for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (PSCAP) […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano urged Christians to become a counterculture that shapes society according to the values of God’s kingdom, rather than allowing prevailing social values to shape their beliefs and actions. Speaking before around 2,000 members of the Blessed Hope Christian Community Church in Cagayan de Oro City during its 40th anniversary […]
Senator Bong Go was recognized as one of the Ten Outstanding Legislator-Senators in the Philippines by the Gawad Pilipino Awards during the Gawad Balangay Awards held o at the Armed Forces of the Philippines Commissioned Officers Club House in General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City. In a video message, Go emphasized that beyond any award or […]