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Senator Bong Go recognized the role of optometrists in strengthening the country’s healthcare system during the 76th National Convention of the Optometrists Association of the Philippines (OAP), while continuing to press for a full accounting of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) funds and the expansion of benefits that would directly reduce the healthcare expenses of […]
The country should prepare for the possible onset of El Niño as early as now, as the failure to implement countermeasures could sink the country deeper into crisis, a lawmaker said on April 28, 2026. According to Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos, “ngayon pa lang, kailangang tutukan na natin ang strategy natin sa pagtugon […]
Senator Bong Go conveyed his appreciation after being named a Hall of Fame Awardee for Public Service at the 5th Annual Asian Torch Excellence Awards, using the occasion to reiterate that public service is grounded in responsiveness to people’s needs and consistent action beyond recognition. The recognition was conferred during the event held at Aberdeen […]
Amid the ongoing Supreme Court oral arguments regarding the constitutionality of unprogrammed appropriations, Senator Bong Go issued a sharp challenge to the government’s economic managers, linking the high-level legal debate to the daily survival of ordinary Filipinos. During the session held recently, the High Court scrutinized the use of unprogrammed funds in the 2024–2026 budgets—a […]
The government should make agriculture a top priority to prevent a food crisis as a result of the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. This according to Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos, who said that “due to the continued rise in production costs, our farmers and fisherfolk may turn away from agriculture unless we […]
Senator Bong Go, through his team, reaffirmed his commitment to technical and vocational education as a means of uplifting lives and fostering inclusive economic growth. During the graduation ceremony of Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) scholars that he supported in Kawit, Cavite, Go underscored in a message, “Sa pamamagitan ng TESDA at iba […]
Senator Bong Go graced the Junior World Team Championship 2026 of the Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) at Apo Golf and Country Club in Davao City as Special Guest of Honor, reaffirming his strong support for young athletes from around the world as they demonstrated excellence, discipline, and sportsmanship. “Congratulations to the organizers […]
Senator Bong Go’s team extended assistance to fire victims from Barangay 76-A in Davao City and Baganga, Davao Oriental, reaffirming his commitment to supporting disaster-stricken communities and helping them recover. The assistance activity benefited a total of 19 affected families—16 from Barangay 76-A and three from Baganga. “Pangalagaan natin ang buhay na ibinigay sa atin […]
A lawmaker urged local government units to provide support to students who encounter difficulties in meeting class requirements due to lack of access to digital resources. This after the Commission on Higher Education allowed higher education institutions to shift fully to online classes amid the ongoing oil crisis. “Sadly, due to the oil crisis we […]
Camarines Sur (CamSur) Rep. Migz Villafuerte is backing a proposal in the 13-committee House mega panel tackling the global oil shock to suspend for two months the collection of the Value Added Tax (VAT) on petroleum products, “to relieve the burden of the now outrageous fuel prices, which, unless eased, could possibly shove as many 1.34 […]