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Senator Chiz Escudero urged Congress to reassess the country’s juvenile justice laws in the wake of the recent school shooting in Tacloban, saying no human‑made statute is “perfect or untouchable” and must be revised when no longer responsive to current realities. Escudero, who co‑authored Republic Act No. 9344 in 2006 and its amendatory law Republic […]
Senator Bong Go filed Senate Bill No. 2330, or the proposed eBayad Act seeking to make government transactions faster, more accessible, and more accountable through the wider use of secure and interoperable digital payment systems. By expanding digital options for government payments and collections, the proposed measure aims to reduce long queues, unnecessary travel, and […]
Senator Bong Go aided fire victims in Barangay Lemon, Capoocan, Leyte as part of continuing efforts to help families recovering from emergency situations and other hardships. The activity was held at the Barangay Hall of Barangay Lemon, with Go’s team assisting in the distribution. The veteran legislator’s office provided grocery packs, shirts, pens, and a […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan is seeking a Senate inquiry into the government’s preparedness to address the effects of El Niño, emphasizing the need for proactive and long-term measures to protect the country’s farmers and fisherfolk, food security, water resources, and the livelihoods of millions of Filipinos. Highlighting the climate risks facing the agriculture and fisheries sectors, […]
Senator Bong Go filed separate Senate resolutions commending Filipino athletes Alexandra “Alex” Eala, Ernest John “EJ” Obiena, and Carlos Yulo for their recent international achievements, with the veteran legislator giving particular emphasis to Eala’s historic run at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships. As Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, Go said the accomplishments of the […]
Senator Bong Go dispatched his team to extend additional support to displaced workers in Lupao, Nueva Ecija. “Sa kakaikot ko sa bansa, nakita ko kung gaano kahalaga ang pagbibigay ng trabaho sa ating mga kababayan, lalo na sa mga walang-wala, iyung mga hopeless at mga helpless,” Go, adopted son of Nueva Ecija, said in a […]
Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) has secured internationally recognized ISO certifications across its renewable and thermal businesses — reinforcing its commitment to quality, environmental management, and occupational health and safety across its generation portfolio. The certifications span three internationally recognized management system standards: International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 for Quality Management Systems, ISO 14001:2015 for […]
The Vermosa Green Run returned for its fifth edition on Sunday, June 28, attracting more than 2,000 runners and their dogs at the Vermosa Estates in Imus, Cavite. Participants in the five-tiered dawn run consisted of running enthusiasts, run club members, elite runners and fun runners as well as the media running community. Edgardo Panopio […]
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) turned over a total dividend of P820 million during the recently held Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Day at Heroes Hall, Malacañang Palace. This milestone highlights the SBMA’s unwavering commitment to contributing to national government revenues despite changes in taxation policies. The higher tax rate led to a substantial […]
Tech training can be a tool that can help provide the youth with livelihood. This was the message of Solid North Party-list Rep. Ching Bernos, who called on the government to provide digital literacy training to Filipino youth who are unable to enroll for higher studies to increase their chances of finding work. Bernos has […]