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BONG GO BACKS PH COAST GUARD LAW REVISION

Senator Bong Go expressed his support for the proposed Revised Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Law as Senate Bill No. 2116 was approved on third and final reading during the Senate plenary session. Go, who co-authored the measure, underscored the vital role of the PCG in protecting the country’s maritime territory and supporting Filipino communities whose […]

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HONTIVEROS SENDS GIFTS TO PCG, FISHERS IN WPS

Senator Risa Hontiveros led a follow-up activity to the Atin Ito Christmas convoy, “Pasko n’Atin ‘To,” — a Christmas gift-giving activity for West Philippine Sea (WPS) frontliners, including fisherfolk communities and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The Office of Senator Risa Hontiveros, in partnership with Bridges of Benevolent Initiative Foundation (BBIF) and Vivant Foundation, distributed […]

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IMPOSE STIFFER PENALTIES FOR NOT RESCUING DISTRESSED PERSONS AT SEA – TOLENTINO

A bill seeking to impose stiff penalties for those who will refuse or fail to help persons in distress at sea has been filed at the Senate. Senator Francis Tolentino said he filed Senate Bill No. 209, otherwise known as the Good Samaritan At Sea Law, with the aim of implementing international laws concerning safety […]