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BERNOS HAILS DA FOR COFFEE INDUSTRY SUPPORT

Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos hailed the creation by the Department of Agriculture of an office dedicated to providing support to the coffee industry. “The creation of the Coffee Industry Development Office is a welcome move that will hopefully lead to the development of the coffee industry. Our coffee farmers in Abra could definitely […]

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CAMSUR REPS VOW TO KEEP SENIOR CITIZENS VAT EXEMPT

Camarines Sur Reps. Migz Villafuerte and Luigi Villafuerte have shot down a proposal by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) for the government to discontinue exempting senior citizens from the 12% Value Added Tax (VAT) as part of fiscal consolidation reforms to reduce our debt and narrow the budget deficit. At this time […]

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BONG GO GIVES AID TO INDIGENT BAGUIO STUDENTS

Senator Bong Go dispatched his team to spearhead efforts aimed at uplifting the lives of indigent students in Baguio City. Held  in coordination with local officials, Go’s team distributed shirts, fans, and pens to 1,300 students. In addition, they received educational assistance to further support students and families in need. “Sama-sama natin haharapin ang mga […]

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VILLAFUERTE WELCOMES HOUSE PROBE OF ANDAYA HIGHWAY

Camarines Sur Governor LRay Villafuerte has welcomed a congressional investigation into the “chronic deterioration, alleged defective structural design, repeated ‘piecemeal’ rehabilitation and possible irregularities” in the funding and maintenance of the Andaya Highway, which is the portion of the over 3,000-kilometer (km) Maharlika Highway that passes through the province.   Villafuerte said, “A full-blown House inquiry […]

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GO TURNS ‘NINONG’ FOR 50 COUPLES IN PANGASINAN

Senator Bong Go conveyed his congratulations and guidance to approximately fifty couples during the 2026 Kasalang Bayan in Mapandan, Pangasinan, where he served as principal sponsor. In his video message, Go described the occasion as a celebration not only of marriage but also of love, responsibility, and a new chapter in life. “Ipinapaabot ko ang […]

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CHILD ADVOCACY CENTERS IN EVERY LGU PUSHED

A lawmaking tandem has filed a bill that would create child advocacy centers in all local government units across the country. House Bill No. 7468 or the “Child Advocacy Centers bill”, filed by Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos and Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos, seeks to establish centers in every city and municipality […]

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BONG GO BATS FOR HEALTHCARE ACCESS IN PROVINCES

Determined to bring essential healthcare services closer to families in the provinces, Senator Bong Go, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, filed Senate Bill No. 1783 seeking to establish the Tigaon Mother and Child General Hospital in Tigaon, Camarines Sur—an urgent response to the town’s growing need for accessible maternal and child healthcare. […]

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BONG GO WANTS MEDICAL CLINICS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Senator Bong Go is pushing for the institutionalization of school clinics in all public elementary and secondary schools nationwide, citing serious gaps in the availability of on-site health facilities and personnel that directly affect students’ well-being and learning conditions. Through Senate Bill No. 1780, Go underscores that access to basic healthcare within schools remains uneven […]

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BONG GO: AMEND MAGNA CARTA FOR SMALL ENTERPRISES

Senator Bong Go filed Senate Bill No. 1777 seeking to institutionalize the Shared Service Facilities (SSF) Program for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by amending Republic Act No. 6977, the Magna Carta for Small Enterprises, as amended by RA 9501, the Magna Carta for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. The measure aims to make […]

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 SOLONS WANT EASY ACCESS TO LGU SOCIAL SERVICES

A lawmaking tandem is proposing the creation of a single window system for all social services to ensure easier access and faster service delivery. Through House Bill No. 7465 or the “ACCESS Bill,” Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos and Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos are pushing for the establishment of an Accelerated Citizen-Centered […]