Categories
Politics

BONG GO LEADS OPENING OF BATANGAS BRIDGE

Senator Bong Go joined the blessing and opening ceremony of the Malaquing Tubig Bridge in Barangay Poblacion 4, San Jose, Batangas recently, marking a significant milestone in Batangas’ infrastructure development and reflecting his commitment to supporting local communities. In his speech, Go expressed his eagerness to be present at the event, saying, “Talagang gusto kong […]

Categories
Politics Sports & Entertainment

SENATE LAUDS CHUA, ARANAS FOR WORLD CUP POOL WIN

The Senate adopted a resolution congratulating and commending Johann Chua and James Aranas for bagging the 2023 World Cup of Pool held in Lugo, Spain last June 27 to July 2 this year. Senate Resolution No. 714, taking into consideration Resolution Nos. 695 and 714, were introduced by Senators Bong Go, Jinggoy Estrada and Lito […]

Categories
Politics

ESCUDERO WANTS AYUNGIN SHOAL PERMANENT STRUCTURES

Senator Chiz Escudero said he will propose the allocation of at least P100 million in the 2024 national budget to fund the construction of permanent structures in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to strengthen the country’s presence in the contested maritime territory. “I will propose the allocation of minimum P100 million to […]

Categories
Politics

BONG GO LAUDS SPMC SERVICE AWARDEES

Senator Bong Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, recently attended the annual Service Awards of the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Davao City. The event is part of SPMC’s National Hospital Week celebration, which is observed from August 5 to 12. One of the events […]

Categories
Politics

MODERNIZE PCG, PREVENT TRAGEDIES AT SEA – BONG GO

Amid the recent maritime tragedy off the shores of Corcuera, Romblon, where a 55-year-old woman tragically lost her life, Senator Bong Go is demanding accountability and pushing for a modernization program to strengthen the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The incident occurred on August 5 after passenger vessel MB King Sto. Niño 7 became half-submerged near […]

Categories
Politics

ESCUDERO TO GRILL PSA, BSP ON P1.6B NAT’L ID FUND

Malacañang is asking for P1.6 billion in the 2024 national budget to “accelerate the issuance of the National Identification Cards” but Senator Chiz Escudero said he will ask “at what speed will it be done and will it be fast enough to overtake the backlog”. The proposed funding is lodged in the proposed P8.8 billion […]

Categories
Politics

NBP SHOULD CORRECT, NOT TORTURE INMATES – PADILLA

Correction and not torture should be the rule at the New Bilibid Prison because all Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) have human rights. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this on Tuesday at the hearing of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights held at the New Bilibid Prison, regarding the mass grave found at a […]

Categories
Politics

CHARGE ERRING EXECS IN MANILA BAY PROJECT — SOLON

Senator Chiz Escudero said the government should ensure that appropriate charges are filed against erring public officials or individuals if there are sufficient evidence against them in relation to the controversial Manila Bay Reclamation Projects. The veteran legislator supported President Ferdinand Marcos’ decision to suspend ongoing reclamation projects in Manila Bay, except for one, after […]

Categories
Politics

CORRECT IMPLEMENTATION OF PARTY-LIST SYSTEM URGED

Until it is corrected, the twisted implementation of the party-list system will remain a laughingstock because it benefits the wealthy instead of the poor and marginalized Filipinos. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this at the hearing of the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation, where he said even wealthy contractors now have their own […]

Categories
Politics

PADILLA TO YOUTH: PLANT SEEDS OF GOODNESS

Plant the seeds of goodness in order to succeed. This was the advice of Senator Robin Padilla to the youth of Basilan province after he took part in the Taguima Youth Congress there recently. In his speech at the Basilan National High School, Padilla stressed this is the key to success, aside from the youth […]