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Camarines Sur (CamSur) Governor and former Rep. LRay Villafuerte is the No. 1 governor in Bicol with an outstanding combined governance index rating of 84.2% in trust and performance in the latest Boses ng Bayan assessment or survey of prominent pollster RP-Mission and Development (RPMD) Foundation Inc. Villafuerte garnered the highest score to top the RPMD’s Index […]
Senator Bong Go expressed his condolences to the families, loved ones, friends, teammates, coaches, and members of the Philippine basketball community following the tragic deaths of Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili, two student-athletes of the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) men’s basketball team. Baterbonia, 19, and Adili, 21, died in a drowning incident during […]
The House committee on information and communications technology (ICT) has begun consolidating almost 30 bills into a substitute measure establishing an official digital budget or CADENA portal to ensure greater transparency and accountability in the use of public funds by encouraging public participation in the national budgeting process and hopefully getting rid of official corruption. “Our ICT committee […]
Senator Bong Go renewed his call for stronger fire prevention and disaster resilience measures as his team extended immediate aid to families affected by a fire incident in Novaliches, Quezon City. Amid recurring fire tragedies affecting communities, Go emphasized that government response should go beyond relief distribution and focus on improving preparedness and post-disaster recovery […]
Senator Bong Go, through his team, extended assistance to fire victims in Barangay Lapu-Lapu, Davao City, reaffirming the need for preparedness, vigilance, and sustained support for communities recovering from disasters. “Ang ipinagdarasal ko ngayon ay makabalik tayo sa normal na pamumuhay natin at makapagtrabaho tayo makapagserbisyo tayo sa mga kababayan nating Pilipino,” Go said. The […]
Senator Bong Go commended young Filipino athletes Ana Bhianca Espenilla and Jerico Cadag after they delivered medals for the Philippines at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong, citing their performance as another reminder of the importance of sustained support for youth sports, athlete development, and grassroots training. Espenilla, a 19-year-old javelin thrower from […]
With the threat of drought due to El Niño looming over the country, a lawmaker called on the government to help accelerate farmland leveling for more efficient water use. “With the threat of drought once again upon us, we must implement measures that would allow our farmers to utilize resources more efficiently and effectively. Land […]
The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) has officially secured its permanent headquarters in Davao City following the signing of a Deed of Sale with the Social Security System (SSS) for government-owned properties located on the 10th and 14th floors of Pryce Tower, the current address of MinDA’s office in Davao City. This acquisition marks a historic […]
Senator Bong Go expressed support for efforts to provide temporary employment to disadvantaged, underemployed, and displaced workers nationwide. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) rolled out at least 200,000 jobs across the country under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) program for Brigada Eskwela. According to DOLE, the beneficiaries were deployed to […]
As organizations and local government units embark on various activities to celebrate World Environment Day on June 5, the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines emphasized the need for “sustained effort over the long term” with regard to pro-environment initiatives such as tree planting and coastal cleanups. “We welcome all pro-environment activities as valuable […]