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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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Senator Bong Go reiterated his firm support for Philippine sports development as he vowed to continue to push for more investments in such programs particularly in the grassroots through local government units and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), underscoring the importance of sustained government backing for elite and aspiring athletes. Go, who chairs the Senate […]
Senator Bong Go achieved a historic electoral feat in the 2025 midterm elections, topping the senatorial race in 44 provinces and earning over 27 million votes nationwide–the highest ever received by a senatorial candidate in Philippine history. Go’s consistent number-one ranking across geographically and culturally diverse regions–from Tawi-Tawi in the south to Batanes in the […]
Senator Bong Go began his second term in the Senate by extending heartfelt thanks to former president Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Sara Duterte for their guidance and support throughout his public service journey. Speaking during the proclamation ceremony held at The Tent in Manila Hotel, Go underscored the influence of Duterte’s leadership on his […]