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Senator Bong Go emphasized the need to protect Filipinos’ right to fair and transparent access to government assistance as he co-sponsored Senate Bill No. 254, or the proposed Anti-Discrimination in the Delivery of Social Protection Programs Act. The measure aims to penalize any form of selective, discretionary, or discriminatory acts in the delivery of social […]
Amid the heightened efforts by Malacañan Palace to flush out official corruption, a group of lawmakers has re-filed a bill seeking to promote greater transparency in public governance by empowering the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to examine the bank deposits of certain individuals or corporations once there is reasonable ground to believe these persons […]
Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos has called on the government to conduct a stronger crackdown on the sale of counterfeit or smuggled cigarettes as he stressed that doing so would be beneficial for the local tobacco industry. “Ang mga peke at smuggled na sigarilyo ay malaking banta sa ating mga tobacco farmers hindi lamang […]
Senator Bong Go, through his Malasakit Team, extended assistance to families affected by Super Typhoon Uwan in Hermosa, Bataan. Go has long called for the swift and proper implementation of Republic Act No. 12076, or the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act, which mandates the establishment of permanent, disaster-resilient evacuation centers in every city and municipality in […]
Senator Bong Go co- sponsored the Philippine Geriatric Center (PGC) Bill during the Senate plenary session as he underscored that taking care of the elderly is part of Filipino culture. “Bilang Vice Chairperson of the Committee on Health at isa sa mga author, nakasuporta po ako sa panukalang batas na nagtatatag ng Philippine Geriatric Center […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan praised organic agriculture as a vital public health strategy to address the growing incidence of respiratory and lifestyle diseases among Filipinos, emphasizing how naturally grown produce helps reduce exposure to harmful chemicals and promotes healthier communities. As keynote speaker at the 7th PH Natural & Organic Products Expo (PNOPEX) and the 11th […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella, House Committee on Agriculture and Food Chairperson and Quezon Representative Mark Enverga, NFA Administrator Larry Lacson, Zamboanga del Norte Governor Darel Dexter Uy, and FTI Board Member Joseph Rudolph Lo held a joint press conference recently, following their briefing on the […]
Rep. Migz Villafuerte along with Deputy Majority Leader Luigi Villafuerte plus two more Camarines Sur lawmakers are pushing a universal social pension for the elderly that will mean a monthly allowance of at least P500 for all senior citizens, including those who are not considered indigent ones or without incomes. These Camarines Sur legislators are proposing in […]
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Tuesday rallied members of the House of Representatives to stand united with Filipinos affected by recent calamities, saying true leadership is measured by dedication, compassion, and action in times of crisis. Speaking at the resumption of the House session, Dy said public service must go beyond crafting laws by […]
Senator Chiz Escudero has reminded authorities to ensure that prices of basic goods and prime commodities stay stable during this critical time in the provinces severely affected by Typhoon Tino. As the principal author of Republic Act No. 10623, which amended the law to provide protection to consumers by stabilizing the prices of basic commodities […]