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BONG GO TO GOV’T: GIVE LOCAL FARMERS SUBSIDIES

Senator Bong Go reiterated his call for the government to put the welfare of local farmers and agricultural workers first by providing them with necessary subsidies as the country prepares to import onions to fill the gap and stabilize prices. “Ako naman po, protect our local farmers. Unahin po natin ang ating mga local farmers,” […]

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CESB DEFINES DUTIES OF ‘ON STREAM CANDIDATES’

The Career Executive Service Board (CESB) issues CESB Resolution No. 1676 to clarify the definition of “on-stream candidates” as provided for in Office of the President Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 12, series of 2022. MC 12 amends MC Nos. 1 (s. 2022) and 3 (s.2022), which directs all non-Career Executive Service (CES) Officials to remain […]

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MALASAKIT CENTERS HELPED 7 MILLION PINOYS — DOH

Senator Bong Go, the chair of the Senate Committee on Health, applauded a recent Department of Health report on seven million Filipinos helped by the Malasakit Centers program, emphasizing the program’s development from a small initiative to a fully-fledged government service benefiting millions of Filipinos. “Patunay po ito na malayo na ang narating ng Malasakit […]

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LAPID PUSHES FOR ‘BAYBAYIN’ PRESERVATION

Senator Lito Lapid filed a bill seeking to protect and preserve Philippine indigenous and traditional writing systems, such as Baybayin, to inculcate patriotism and social consciousness among the citizenry. Under Senate Bill (S.B.) No. 1680, the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) are mandated to include indigenous and traditional writing […]

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PRO-LABOR LAWS EYED WITH ILO MISSION TO PH

Rizal 4th District Representative Fidel Nograles on Tuesday said the upcoming International Labour Organization (ILO) – High Level Tripartite Mission to the Philippines later this month would help legislators craft laws that would benefit workers, including protecting their right to organize, and having access to decent work and living wages. “We are optimistic that the […]

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BONG GO PUSHES FOR MANDATORY EVACUATION CENTERS

Optimistic with the new year ahead, Senator Bong Go reminded Filipinos to uphold the spirit of bayanihan amid crisis situations as he continues to push for initiatives that are all aimed to protect and promote the welfare of Filipinos. Go reiterated his commitment to support programs and measures, such as Super Health Centers, Department of […]

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CAAP NEEDS INSTITUTIONAL REFORMS – ANGARA

The technical glitch of the country’s air traffic system that led to the disruption of all flights at the start of the year should prompt the implementation of long-term solutions, including the strengthening of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), Senator Sonny Angara said. Following the January 1 incident that affected an estimated […]

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GIVE MAHARLIKA FUND A CHANCE — VILLAFUERTE

Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte has said the broad popular support for President Marcos’ pet initiative Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) should convince its critics to give this House-approved  investment vehicle a chance to prove its worth as soon as the Senate passes its own version after the 19th Congress reopens this January following its month-long yearend […]

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CHEAPER FARM INPUTS KEY TO LOWER FOOD PRICES — LEE

As prices of agricultural products such as onions remain high, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee underscored the importance of the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) efficient budget spending to address this perennial issue. The agriculture sector received P174 billion for 2023—a 20.2% increase from its P144.8 billion budget last year. The skyrocketing of prices is […]

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BONG GO: BOOST SPORTS DEVELOPMENT AT GRASSROOTS

After attending the Minasa Festival alongside Vice President Sara Duterte, Senator Imee Marcos and other officials, Senator Bong Go made time to personally conduct a site inspection of the ongoing construction of the Bustos Multipurpose Sports Facility in Bulacan. Go helped push for sufficient funding for the said infrastructure. Citing that the said facility will […]