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Senator Bong Go emphasized the significance of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) and the need to support the local film industry. Go also expressed his gratitude for the resilience shown by Filipinos during the festive season. As a member of the executive committee of MMFF since 2019, the legislator encouraged Filipinos to support local […]
Senator Bong Go maintained his advocacy for the proposed Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2451, or the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act, recognizing the country’s susceptibility to typhoons and various disasters. Go recently dispatched his Malasakit Team in Aklan to assist recovering Typhoon Egay Victims from various barangays and municipalities including Banga, Makato, Nabas, Tangalan, and Madalag. […]
Senator Bong Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, strongly urged Filipinos to maintain heightened vigilance following a report by the Department of Health (DOH) on the over 190,000 documented influenza-like illness (ILI) cases in the country. Go expressed his deep concern over the escalating public health issue especially amid the holiday […]
Senator Bong Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, focused on the perennial issue of firecracker safety and concerns on public health and safety during the holiday season in a recent hearing at the Senate. Go inquired about the preparedness of the Department of Health (DOH) during the holiday season, particularly in […]
Senator Bong Go pushed for the institutionalization of the Philippine National Games (PNG) and underscored the critical role of sports in national development. In his sponsorship speech for Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2514 right before the Senate goes on break, Go reminded his colleagues of the constitutional basis for sports development in the Philippines. “Article […]
Senator Bong Go’s Malasakit Team, in a concerted effort with Councilor Mikey Belmonte, extended vital support to the underserved communities in Quezon City. The endeavor is part of Go and Belmonte’s ongoing holiday outreach program, aptly named “Pamaskong Handog”. This particular initiative represents a continuation of their committed assistance efforts, which took place on December […]
Senator Bong Go provided additional aid and support for the full recovery of typhoon victims in Oton, Leon, and Maasin in Iloilo, by organizing a relief activity at the Bakhaw Mandurriao Integrated School recently. Go’s Malasakit team provided food packs, shirts, masks, vitamins, snacks, and balls for basketball and volleyball to 78 affected households. They […]
Senator Bong Go emphasized the need for increased government support for the country’s small-scale farmers and fisherfolks after attending the groundbreaking of a Super Health Center in Bansud, Oriental Mindoro. This call for action is in line with Go’s efforts to alleviate the challenges faced by the agricultural sector. The legislator highlighted the significant legislative […]
Senator Bong Go commended the approval in the Senate of a bill waiving the entrance examination fees in private higher educational institutions (HEIs) for deserving students. Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2441, also known as the “Free College Entrance Examinations Act”, received a sweeping 22-0 vote on its third and final reading. Go, an author and […]
Senator Bong Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, emphasized the urgency of preparing for and addressing a reported increase in flu-like cases in the Philippines. This reminder came amid concerns about the increasing respiratory illnesses in other regions since mid-October, particularly among children. Go, in an interview after aiding residents in Pamplona, Cagayan, […]