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4 HOSPITALS IN LUZON, MINDANAO TO GET UPGRADES

Senator Bong Go ushered in the Senate the approval on third and final reading of four key proposed legislative measures that seek to establish and improve public health facilities across Luzon and Mindanao. Go, who serves as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, is the principal sponsor of all four measures, which include the […]

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BONG GO LAUDS BOXER TADURAN FOR TITLE DEFENSE

The Senate adopted Senate Resolution No. 1361 commending and congratulating Pedro Taduran for successfully defending the International Boxing Federation (IBF) World Minimumweight Championship Title. The resolution was introduced by Senator Bong Go, a well-known sports enthusiast. “Our country is considered as a breeding ground for boxing talent.” “Our country is considered as a breeding ground […]

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BONG GO BATS FOR MATERNAL DEATH INTERVENTION

Senator Bong Go expressed deep concern over the recent increase in maternal deaths in Northern Mindanao, following the Department of Health’s (DOH) warning that more women–many of them young or first-time mothers–are dying from preventable childbirth complications. He called for urgent and sustained interventions to strengthen prenatal and postnatal care services, especially in rural and […]

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BONG GO: BE PROACTIVE VS NEW COVID-19 VARIANT

Senator Bong Go, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, called on health authorities to take proactive steps in response to the emerging global spread of the new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1.  While encouraging public vigilance, Go emphasized the importance of a calm, science-based approach guided by facts and readiness amid the evolving situation. […]

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BONG GO BATS FOR UHC LAW FULL IMPLEMENTATION

Senator Bong Go renewed his call for the proper and full implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law, condemning what he described as a morally questionable move by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to return billions in unused funds to the National Treasury despite the program’s glaring underfunding. “‘Yun ang concern ko rito. […]

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STUDENT THANKS BONG GO FOR CHED SCHOLARSHIP

Christian Morales, a fourth-year Public Administration student at Guagua Community College in Guagua, Pampanga, is one of many students who have benefitted from the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) Tulong Dunong Program (TDP), an educational support initiative supported by Senator Bong Go. For Christian, education has never been easy — not because of academics, but […]

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BONG GO BATS FOR PHILHEALTH ID FOR ALL

Senator Bong Go reiterated his call for stronger efforts from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to ensure that every Filipino is fully aware of their membership status and benefits due to them under the Universal Health Care (UHC) law. As Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, Go emphasized the need for […]

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BONG GO: MORE MALASAKIT CENTERS ON SENATE RETURN

Senator Bong Go reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to strengthening the Malasakit Centers program as part of his oversight functions in ensuring proper implementation of the law being the Chair of the Senate Committee on Health. Responding to a media interview about the program’s success, especially in far-flung areas, Go emphasized that the Malasakit Centers are […]

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BONG GO WARNS PUBLIC ON AI-CREATED DISINFORMATION

Senator Bong Go gave a lighthearted but clear message during a recent radio interview, reminding the public that the use of technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) comes with a responsibility to uphold integrity and protect the truth after being asked about a viral AI-generated image that portrayed him as a baby. While amused by […]

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BONG GO LAUDS PINOY CLIMBERS FOR EVEREST SUMMIT

Senator Bong Go, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, lauded Filipino climbers Ric Rabe, Jeno Panganiban, and Miguel Mapalad for their historic and courageous ascent to the summit of Mount Everest.  Rabe reached the summit on Thursday, May 15 and he safely returned to the base camp on May 17, while Panganiban and Mapalad […]