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Senator Bong Go urged concerned agencies to ensure that clear and responsive contingency measures are in place for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the ongoing tensions in West Asia, following reports of declining deployment as workers reconsider their plans abroad. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) earlier confirmed that deployment has dropped as some […]
Senator Bong Go filed a proposed measure seeking urgent relief interventions to cushion Filipinos from the impact of surging fuel prices, including the temporary deferment of the payment contributions to key government agencies such as the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), the Social Security System (SSS), the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), and the Home […]
Amid uncertainty over when the price of oil stabilizes, Deputy Speaker Albee Benitez said that Congress is scouring this year’s P6.7-trillion budget for sources of funds to help mitigate the impact of the oil crisis on the people. “What we’re doing is, we’re looking at all the appropriations of the ₱6.7-T budget made by Congress, […]
Senator Bong Go, Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, personally attended and commended the turnover of a newly constructed overpass along Sayre Highway in Barangay East Kibawe, Kibawe, Bukidnon—an initiative he actively supported. Implemented in coordination with the national and the local government led by Mayor Reynaldo “Jimboy” Rabanes, the project marks another […]
In light of escalating tensions in the Middle East and their potential impact on global agricultural supply chains, Senator Kiko Pangilinan emphasized the urgent need to strengthen domestic biofertilizer production as a strategic response to looming fertilizer shortages and rising costs. Pangilinan visited the AgriSpecialist, Inc. (ASI) Bio N Manufacturing Plant in Santa Rosa, Laguna […]
Deputy Majority Leader Luigi Villafuerte and Camarines Sur (CamSur) Rep. Migz Villafuerte want the government to build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), which are more commonly known as “granny flats” or “backyard homes,” to help close the national housing backlog that already ballooned to 6.5 million units as of 2025. Popular in countries like the United States (US), Australia, […]
In the wake of a fire that struck Barangay 23 in Pasay City, Senator Bong Go sent his team to assist affected families, underscoring the need for immediate relief and long-term support systems for disaster victims. Go reassured victims of his continued commitment to reach Filipinos in need despite his duties in the Senate. “Basta […]
The Philippines’ Unified 911 Emergency Response System is rapidly approaching full deployment, with cutting-edge communication technologies now in the hands of frontline responders—positioning the country to potentially operate one of the most advanced emergency response systems in Asia. Currently at nearly 60 percent completion, the initiative enables seamless, real-time communication among emergency responders across jurisdictions, […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan expressed serious concerns over reports that cold storage facilities are saturated with imported agricultural products, preventing local farmers from accessing essential storage services. This situation could worsen post-harvest losses and threaten national food security. The chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform plans to invite cold storage operators […]
The shift to a four-day workweek in some government offices due to the rising costs of fuel emphasizes the need to shift to renewable energy sources, a lawmaker said. According to Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos, “the implementation of a four-day workweek in some offices in the Executive branch underscores the need for us […]