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Barangay Arkong Bato in Valenzuela City has confronted a series of adversities, ranging from catastrophic fires to the enduring COVID-19 pandemic. In response to these challenges, the office of Senator Bong Go consistently rendered aid to the community. In the previous year, Go’s office extended essential support to victims of a residential fire. This year, […]
Senator Bong Go called on the government to provide more support to small farmers as they are the backbone of the nation’s economy and play a crucial role in maintaining the country’s food security. Go, a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, has been supportive of legislative efforts aimed at uplifting the lives of […]
Senator Bong Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, expressed his support for the recently launched “Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2023 – 2028”, and described it as a pivotal advancement in the country’s ongoing battle against malnutrition. The plan, spearheaded by Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa and Department of […]
Senator Bong Go lauded the Department of Health and the local government of Nabas, Aklan for the successful groundbreaking of the town’s Super Health Center in Barangay Poblacion recently. Super Health Centers are designed to focus on primary care, consultation, and early detection of diseases, further strengthening the healthcare sector in the country especially in […]
Senator Bong Go, the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, proudly shared the landmark Republic Act No. 11959, also known as the Regional Specialty Centers Act, which he principally sponsored and is one of the authors in the Senate, was already signed into law by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on August 24. […]
Senator Bong Go pushed for the passage of a measure to advocate for enhanced protection and benefits for media and entertainment workers to safeguard their rights and welfare. “I always commit myself to advancing and supporting measures that will protect our workers’ rights and welfare,” said Go, a steadfast advocate for Filipino workers welfare and […]
In a significant stride towards preserving the rich tapestry of the Philippines’ cultural heritage, Senator Bong Go has expressed his gratitude to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., for signing Republic Act No. 11961 into law, a measure aimed at fortifying the conservation of the nation’s cultural legacy through comprehensive cultural mapping. The bill, co-authored by Go, […]
Senator Bong Go expressed his gratitude to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for signing into law the One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines Program, which is one of the senator’s priority legislation aimed at boosting the country’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Go also commended the Marcos administration for recognizing the importance of supporting MSMEs […]
Senator Bong Go expressed his concern over the unchecked proliferation of fake products in the market, emphasizing the grave socio-economic consequences it may bring. Go, a member of the Senate Committee on Trade, called upon the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and other agencies to ensure full implementation of the Consumer Act and protect […]
Senator Bong Go expressed his support for the proposed implementation of salary increases for public sector employees during the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC)’s presentation of the proposed 2024 National Expenditure Program (NEP) before the Senate Finance Committee. While the Salary Standardization Law (SSL) 6 is still pending legislation, Go lauded the finance managers of […]