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TAMAYO THANKS UP, ANNOUNCES DECISION TO TURN PRO

University of the Philippines (UP) Maroons star forward Carl Tamayo has announced that he has accepted an offer to play professionally in Japan, and in a social media post on Tuesday said that playing for the State university was “one of the greatest blessings in my life.” “I am grateful to Coach Gold, Coach Bo, […]

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Politics

PBBM LAUDED FOR FINANCIAL RELIEF AMID INFLATION

Camarines Sur Rep. and National Unity Party (NUP) president LRay Villafuerte is giving a thumbs up to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (PBBM) and his economic managers for providing instant financial relief to ordinary consumers reeling from continued, mostly imported, elevated inflation with twin directives designed to hold off scheduled increases this 2023 in the […]

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Politics

BONG GO LAUDS DTI’S LIVELIHOOD PROGRAM FUND HIKE

Senator Bong Go lauded the increase in the 2023 budget of the Department of Trade and Industry to provide funding for its Pangkabuhayan sa Pagbangon at Ginhawa (PPG) program which seeks to aid micro, small, and medium enterprises in crises and provide livelihood opportunities to more Filipinos. Earlier, Go successfully appealed for the budget allocation […]

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BONG GO LAUDS SUSPENSION OF PHILHEALTH RATE HIKE

Senator Bong Go expressed support for President Bongbong Marcos Jr.’s decision to suspend the increase in Philippine Health Insurance Corp.’s premium rate and income ceiling for 2023 amid the gradually recovering economy.  In a statement, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Health stated that he sees no reason why this would negatively impact the […]

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Business & Economy

SMC INITIATIVE RESCUES FARM HARVESTS AMID PANDEMIC

San Miguel Corporation (SMC), together with Rural Rising Ph (RuRi), has rescued over 1.7 million kilos of fruits and vegetables in total from farmers struggling to sell their harvests since the pandemic started in 2020 to date. SMC’s partnership with RuRi has helped boost incomes of about 4,500 farmers from Luzon and provided consumers with […]

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Politics

CONSTRUCTION OF ILOILO SUPER HEALTH CENTER STARTS

Senator Bong Go welcomed the efforts of the Department of Health and the local government of Igbaras, Iloilo for the groundbreaking of its new Super Health Center. In his video message, the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography reassured that more Super Health Centers are expected to be established nationwide, particularly in […]

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BONG GO SENDS AID TO ILOILO CITY FIRE VICTIMS

While welcoming the new year, Senator Bong Go continues to provide much needed assistance to Filipinos in crisis amid holiday festivities as his office mounted a relief activity for fire victims from various barangays in Iloilo City. “Alam ko pong napakahirap ng panahon ngayon, lalo pa ngayon na nasunugan kayo habang nasa gitna pa tayo […]

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TAX BREAKS FOR DOCS TREATING POOR FOR FREE PUSHED

Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte has sought the grant of tax incentives to doctors volunteering their services for free to indigent patients as a way of recognizing their “selfless and committed” efforts in helping provide quality healthcare to Filipinos.  Under House Bill (HB) No. 5672, Duterte and three other lawmakers have proposed that […]

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Politics

BONG GO BACKS CALL TO PROBE RETAIL PRICE OF ONIONS

In light of the alleged smuggling of the produce from other nations, Senator Bong Go has voiced support for calls for a Senate investigation into the skyrocketing prices of onions. “Ako po ay sang-ayon kung kailangang imbestigahan sa Senado ‘yung nakakabahalang pagtaas ng presyo ng sibuyas,” Go said in an interview after personally aiding fire […]

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Politics

STAY SAFE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON – BONG GO

In spite of the challenges brought by the pandemic and other crisis situations, Senator Bong Go remains dedicated to spreading the holiday cheer to the most disadvantaged as he had his team provide assistance to indigents in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental.  “Sa lahat ng kababayan natin diyan sa CDO, maraming salamat sa inyong […]