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Messages of hope and assurance of government support were extended to families affected by a recent fire in Marikina City, as Senator Bong Go, through his team, led a relief effort. Prior to the distribution of assistance, Go’s team coordinated with local officials to assess the situation on the ground and better understand the needs […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan called for the immediate use of existing appropriations and other available resources for agriculture and food security programs, while also urging stronger collaboration with the private sector to bolster the country’s local food systems amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian […]
Senator Bong Go reaffirmed his push for accessible healthcare at the grassroots level as he led the turnover of a Super Health Center in Barangay Banayal, Tulunan, Cotabato, emphasizing the role of frontline workers, local government cooperation, and sustained government support in strengthening primary care services. Go was joined by Tulunan Mayor Lee Ventura Villasor […]
Citing ongoing risks to global oil supply due to the conflict in the Middle East, Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson said the Marcos administration should consider exploring joint energy ventures with China, including in the West Philippine Sea. Lacson, however, stressed that any such arrangement must strictly comply with the 60-40 foreign ownership provision […]
Senator Bong Go, a co-author and co-sponsor of Republic Act No. 12316, underscored the need for more responsive fuel relief mechanisms while raising concerns from farmers and fisherfolk who have reportedly been left out of existing fuel subsidy programs that largely cover the transport sector. Go noted that rising fuel costs directly affect food production […]
Senator Bong Go reaffirmed his continued support for barangay officials and frontline workers, emphasizing their critical role in grassroots governance and public service during his speech at the 2nd Municipal Liga Congress – Lupon Chapter held at the Ritz Hotel at Garden Oases in Davao City. Go was joined by barangay officials from various areas, […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan is demanding the names of allegedly abusive middlemen and traders whose unscrupulous practices further impoverish farmers and fisherfolk, threatening the country’s food security. During the joint hearing of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform with the Committees on Local Government and Ways and Means at the Philippine Carabao Center […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan has called for an immediate emergency response to mitigate the potential impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East on the country’s food security. During the Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform’s joint hearing with the Committees on Local Government and Ways and Means at the Philippine Carabao Center in […]
Senator Chiz Escudero has called for a unified approach in addressing the global fuel and energy disruptions amid the continuing Middle East standoff, citing the need for agencies, schools, local government units (LGUs), and businesses to act together under a unified government framework. “The global energy landscape is shifting and we cannot afford fragmented responses. […]
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to create a government crisis committee amid tensions in the Middle East, saying the move aligns with earlier calls from the Senate to strengthen the country’s preparedness for major disruptions. The chamber earlier adopted Senate Resolution No. 343, introduced by Cayetano, urging the […]