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Outgoing Senator Koko Pimentel denounced the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for reversing its earlier ruling disqualifying Marikina Mayor Marcy Teodoro as a congressional candidate for District 1, calling the reversal “a mockery of the Constitution” and warning that it “opens the gates of electoral hell.” “This reversal is not just a legal setback, for it’s […]
Amid continuing efforts to uplift Filipinos affected by fire-related emergencies, Senator Bong Go extended assistance to families affected by a recent blaze in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental through his Malasakit Team. Go underscored the importance of bayanihan and collective support in ensuring that no Filipino is left behind after times of hardship. Held at the […]
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is reaping the fruits of a balanced and aggressive approach to tax enforcement and taxpayer engagement under the leadership of Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr.—an approach that has resulted in tangible results and improved revenue collections. This according to former BIR Commissioner Joel Tan-Torres, who in a series of columns […]
Senator-elect Ping Lacson voiced concern that the Trump administration’s “unprecedentedly dangerous” bombing of nuclear facilities in Iran may trigger a world war. Lacson also said he trusts that Philippine authorities have in place the needed evacuation and contingency plans for more than two million Filipinos deployed in the Middle East who may be affected by […]
Senator Bong Go was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Public Service during the World Icon of Excellence and Leadership Awards held at The Heritage Hotel Manila in Pasay City. Represented at the ceremony by former government senior official Abdulgani Macatoman, Go extended his gratitude for the recognition and reiterated his firm […]
Senator Bong Go reaffirmed his support for the welfare of Filipino teachers following the nationwide rollout of the P10,000 teaching supplies allowance under Republic Act No. 11997, or the Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act, which he co-authored and co-sponsored in the Senate. Recently implemented across various regions, including the National Capital Region (NCR) and CARAGA, the […]
The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), in partnership with the Provincial Government of Aklan and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), successfully hosted the First Session of the Executive Bureau of the United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) from 9 to 12 June 2025 at Crimson Resort […]
As dengue cases continue to surge nationwide, Senator Bong Go emphasized the urgency of community-based prevention efforts and sustained public vigilance, aligning his call with the observance of National Dengue Awareness Month this June. Go, who serves as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, stressed that early detection, coordinated barangay action, and public education […]
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is developing a digital track-and-trace system that will allow consumers and regulators to verify the authenticity of vape products and other excisable goods using QR codes readable by any smartphone. The initiative is part of the agency’s efforts to curb the proliferation of smuggled and unregulated vape products, which […]
Senator Bong Go personally provided additional assistance to victims of Typhoon Kristine in Iligan City, Misamis Oriental to extend much-needed support and help them rebuild. “Sa mga nasalanta, huwag ho kayong mag-alala. Sabi ko nga sa inyo noon, ang gamit ay nabibili, ang pera ay kikitain, subalit ‘yung perang kikitain ay hindi po nabibili ang […]