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Senator Bong Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, has appealed to the Department of Health (DOH) for urgent intervention in light of the outbreak of acute gastroenteritis cases in Baguio City. In an interview after attending the groundbreaking for a Super Health Center in Navotas City, Go emphasized the critical need […]
Senator Bong Go has called for public vigilance in response to the Department of Health’s (DOH) warning against fraudulent social media pages misusing the Malasakit Centers’ logo to promote bogus loan assistance. The DOH recently cautioned the public against certain Facebook pages illicitly leveraging the name and logo of the Malasakit Program Office, suggesting they […]
Senator Bong Go has expressed support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s plan to establish a drug treatment and rehabilitation facility in each province by June 2028. A report stated that the government plans on setting up community-based drug rehabilitation programs (CBDRPs) and Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (ADACs) in every province, city, municipality, and barangay. “Nakapaggawa tayo […]
Senator Bong Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, lauded the groundbreaking of the new Outpatient Department Building at Dr. Jorge P. Royeca City Hospital in General Santos City. As the vice chairperson of the Senate Committee on Finance, Go has been instrumental in advocating for the necessary funding for this significant […]
Senator Bong Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, commended the collaborative efforts that led to a significant increase in the 2024 budget for the Department of Health (DOH). The 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA) has earmarked approximately P241.1 billion for the DOH, significantly rising from the initially proposed P199.1 billion in […]
Senator Bong Go assisted 600 beneficiaries of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) program in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija. Go, adopted son of Nueva Ecija, expressed his support to the efforts of the local government in boosting economic opportunities in their communities. Among them were Governor Aurelio “Oyie” Umali, Congresswoman Rosanna “Ria” Vergara, […]
Senator Bong Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, advocated for the Department of Health (DOH) to pursue the establishment of halfway houses at major medical centers in the country. The budget for three halfway houses was included in the 2024 General Appropriations Act through the support of Go as vice chairperson […]
Senator Bong Go called for the continued provision and enhancement of government initiatives designed to encourage and aid rebel returnees in reintegrating into mainstream society. “Alam niyo, gaya ng dati, kapag may namatay na sundalo, nasasaktan po ako, sumasakit ang dibdib ko ‘pag may nauulilang pamilya. Habang mayroong nagpapatayan na Pilipino sa kapwa Pilipino, nasasaktan […]
Senator Bong Go continues to maintain a good standing among potential senatorial candidates for the 2025 midterm elections after placing second again in OCTA Research’s latest survey. In a nationwide survey conducted last December 10-14, 2023, Go placed second with 53% of respondents indicating that they will vote for him for the Senate. “Huwag muna […]
Senator Bong Go commended President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., for signing into law several bills establishing College of Medicine programs at four state universities. Go, co-sponsor of these bills, emphasized the broader impact of these legislative measures on the country’s future particularly in healthcare. These bills were primarily sponsored by Senator Chiz Escudero, chairperson of the […]