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Senator Kiko Pangilinan urged the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon to revive a program during the administration of the late former President Benigno Aquino III, under which the agency purchased P4 billion worth of coco coir annually from the domestic coconut industry. According to Pangilinan, reviving the program provides the […]
Psychology graduates from Laguna College of Business and Arts in Calamba City, Laguna, expressed gratitude to Senator Bong Go for being instrumental in finishing their studies, as the veteran legislator personally met them recently. Maria Geraldine Gimao and Luisa Intia, who now both hold degrees in Bachelor of Science in Psychology, were Commission on Higher […]
When emergencies and disasters happen, every citizen with a cellphone is now part of the nationwide 911 emergency response network. This is what Fire Superintendent Anthony Royo Arroyo, spokesperson and Chief, Public Information Service of the Bureau of Fire Protection, said regarding the unified 911 system that now accommodates cellular technology. The Next Generation Advanced (NGA) […]
Senator Bong Go renewed his call for stronger support for tricycle drivers, operators, delivery riders, and other transport workers as the continuing fuel crisis sustains the burden of high pump prices, vehicle maintenance costs, and daily livelihood uncertainty for Filipinos who depend on transport work to feed their families. Go emphasized that transport workers, especially […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan expressed deep concern over the reported 13.7% rice inflation rate for April 2026 and raised fears of price manipulation and profiteering amid the spike. The chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform called on the government to go after profiteers, hoarders, and abusive traders behind a possible rice […]
Continuing the Duterte legacy on free tertiary education, the Senate approved on second reading Senate Bill No. 1894, or the proposed Enhancing Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, a measure authored and co-sponsored by Senator Bong Go that seeks to strengthen Republic Act No. 10931 (RA 10931), or the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary […]
Emphasizing that out-of-pocket expenses continue to burden Filipinos despite enactment of the Universal Health Care Law, Senator Bong Go said the expanded maternity benefits of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) should help ease the financial woes of Filipino families, especially mothers who need access to proper care before, during, and after childbirth. Go stated […]
Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos lauded the announcement of expanded PhilHealth maternity benefits starting April 30, saying the development “will help ensure the health and welfare of expecting mothers and their children.” President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday announced the expanded Philhealth benefits, which includes the increase in coverage for normal delivery to P29,000 […]
Senator Bong Go renewed his call for the urgent consideration of his proposed fuel relief measure, emphasizing the need for a ready legal framework that can protect ordinary Filipino consumers from sudden increases in basic household expenses, including electricity and water bills. Go appealed as power consumers faced higher electricity bills in April. Various media […]
Senator Bong Go personally attended the 34th National Convention of the Radio Emergency Communication Operation Network (RECON) Philippines Inc. in Davao City where he recognized the organization and its volunteer members for their role in emergency communication, disaster response, and community service. Held at the Convention Hall of the Agdao Public Market in Davao City, […]