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BONG GO GIVES AID TO RESIDENTS OF LIMAY, BATAAN

To help more Filipinos adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and other crises, Senator Bong Go continues to intensify his efforts in supporting more vulnerable communities as he had his team visit Limay, Bataan to provide necessary aid to hundreds of its indigents.  Go, in his video message, reminded the public to remain vigilant and […]

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GO: ENSURE SUCCESSFUL 2023 FIBA WORLD CUP HOSTING

With the Philippines set to co-host the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Senator Bong Go has urged the Philippine Sports Commission to put its resources to good use by promoting the welfare of Filipino athletes and ensuring the investment on sports will benefit the country.  “Ang pakiusap ko lang sa PSC, gamitin n’yo po ang pondo […]

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BONG GO LAUDS FILIPINA NURSE FOR UK GOV’T AWARD

Senator Bong Go co-sponsored Senate Resolution No. 320 recognizing and commending Filipino-British nurse May Richell A. Cestina-Parsons for receiving the prestigious George Cross Award from the United Kingdom government. Noting that Filipino healthcare workers have served on the frontlines against the COVID-19 pandemic for more than two years not just in the Philippines but all […]

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BONG GO BACKS RETURN OF ROTC IN SCHOOLS

Senator Bong Go called for thorough study of the proposed reintroduction of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) in schools, saying that reserve units of the program can play a significant role not only for national security but also in bayanihan efforts during disasters and other crisis situations. “Suportado ko po ang ROTC dahil mas […]

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BONG GO BACKS AUDIT OF COVID VAX PROCUREMENT FUNDS

Senator Bong Go urged the Commission on Audit to do its mandate and audit funds used for the procurement of COVID-19 vaccines in light of issues on vaccine wastage. “Sa ngayon, gawin ng COA ang kanyang mandato to conduct a thorough audit and compel the agencies involved na magsubmit po ng mga required reports,” Go […]

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BONG GO BATS FOR MANDATORY EVACUATION CENTERS

Underscoring the vulnerability of the Philippines to natural disasters, Senator Bong Go renewed his call to establish clean and safe evacuation centers nationwide to make certain that calamity victims are comfortable as they recover.  Go’s team recently visited Tinio, Nueva Ecija and provided assistance to 500 Typhoon Karding victims.  In his video message, the legislator […]

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GO, PADILLA BRING AID TO MINDANAO FLOOD VICTIMS

Senators Bong Go and Robin Padilla brought aid to two residents of Mindanao that were recently hit by floods. Go and Padilla went to Sta. Maria in Davao Occidental, where they distributed P2,000 each to 2,500 residents affected by flooding. The senators distributed P2,000 each to 2,500 residents. The legislators also distributed balls and bicycles […]

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BONG GO EYES PROBE ON COVID-19 VACCINE WASTAGE

Senator Bong Go said he is willing to launch an inquiry on the reported wastage of COVID-19 vaccines in the government and private sector. Go said the public has the right to know what happened. “Karapatan nating malaman kung bakit sumobra. Bakit nasayang? Kung ano talaga ang totoong nangyari at ‘di na mauulit ito at […]

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CREATE DDR TO MANAGE CALAMITY FUND – GO

Senator Bong Go is going all in to increase the national calamity fund but said the Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR) should be created to handle such a budget. Go has been pushing for the DDR since the previous administration to unify and streamline all responsibilities related to disaster preparedness and response. “Bilyon bilyon ang […]

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SENATORS CONCLUDE PARLIAMENTARY VISIT TO FRANCE

Several Philippine senators are optimistic that the parliamentary visit to France will pave the way for a deeper relationship and explore opportunities for greater collaboration, particularly in renewable energy, climate change, economic development, and food security. This, was as the official Philippine Senate delegation, concluded their three-day trip after being invited to visit France as […]