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PUBLIC SCHOOLS GET MILK FROM LOCAL DAIRY FARMERS

Aside from being the most transparent, the 2026 national budget also tackles hunger on two fronts by improving child nutrition while putting income directly into the hands of Filipino farmers, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said.  “Sa pagkakataong ito, tinatalaga ng pambansang badyet na bumili ang mga public school ng gatas sa mga lokal na maggagatas,” the […]

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BONG GO GIVES AID TO DISPLACED PASIG CITY WORKERS

Senator Bong Go’s Malasakit Team reaffirmed the spirit of compassionate service as it reached out, in coordination with local officials, to provide additional assistance to displaced workers in Barangay Rosario, Pasig City. In a message during the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) payout program of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Go […]

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VILLAFUERTE: LGUS SHOULD LEAD CLASSROOM BUILDING

Camarines Sur Governor LRay Villafuerte has given his full backing to a Department of Education (DepEd) proposal for local government units (LGUs) to take the lead in the construction of school buildings in their respective localities, saying that LGUs are in a good position to speed up such infrastructure work to close the ever yawning […]

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DY GETS FULL SUPPORT OF HOUSE CENTRAL LUZON BLOC

The 24-member Central Luzon bloc has formally declared its “full, unequivocal, and resolute support” for Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III, further consolidating unity in the House of Representatives and bringing the total number of lawmakers publicly backing his leadership to 266. The declaration was made through a resolution adopted on December 15, led by […]

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VILLAFUERTES WANT ESPORTS COMMISSION CREATION

With electronic sports (esports) adding a gold to the Philippines’ medal haul  in the ongoing 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand, House Deputy Majority Leader Luigi Villafuerte and fellow Camarines Sur Rep. Migz Villafuerte are leading a congressional push for the creation of a Philippine Esports Commission (PEC) to serve as the primary policy-making and […]

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BONG GO GIVES AID TO FIRE-HIT FAMILIES IN CALOOCAN

Senator Bong Go personally visited the fire-affected area in Barangay 164, Talipapa, Caloocan City to meet residents displaced by the December 1 blaze that impacted hundreds of families. During the visit, Go outlined the assistance being provided and discussed his ongoing efforts in the Senate to strengthen disaster preparedness and support mechanisms for communities affected […]

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TUPAD WORK PROGRAM AIDS DISPLACED CDO WORKERS

Senator Bong Go dispatched his Malasakit Team to extend additional aid to displaced workers in Cagayan de Oro City recently. Through the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program, beneficiaries received short-term employment assistance after completing ten days of work. “Ito ay isang pagkakataon na makatulong sa inyong […]

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BONG GO SENDS AID TO PALAWAN FIRE VICTIMS

Senator Bong Go, through his Malasakit Team, extended assistance to fire victims in Barangay Milagrosa, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Go stressed the importance of Republic Act No. 12076, known as the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act. Signed on December 6, 2024, this law mandates the establishment of permanent, safe, and well-equipped evacuation centers across all cities […]

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BONG GO: GIVE PHILHEALTH P200B EARMARKED FUND

Senator Bong Go reiterated that around P200 billion earmarked must be given to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in compliance with the law. “Kung maaari maibigay na po iyung hindi naibibigay dahil nasa Sin Tax Law po iyung earmarking, about P200 billion pa po ang hindi nabibigay since 2023,” Go said in his manifestation during the […]

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SENATE URGED: PASS ROLL-OVER INTERNET DATA BILL

With the House of Representatives already clearing the measure lifting the expiration periods on the data or loads offered by internet service providers (ISPs) to their subscribers, Camarines Sur lawmakers are hoping for timely action by the Senate on a counterpart measure  so the Congress can provide relief this 2026 to Filipino consumers by enabling them […]