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BONG GO TO GOV’T: ADDRESS VACCINE HESITANCY

Senator Bong Go expressed his concern over reports that almost half of Filipino children are not being fully immunized against common diseases, such as measles and polio.  For this reason, Go has taken a proactive stance in once again urging health authorities to address vaccine hesitancy and promote awareness on the importance of immunization especially […]

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BONG GO BACKS MODULAR LEARNING OPTION

As temperatures rise and power outages become a recurring issue in some parts of the country, Senator Bong Go threw his support behind the option of modular learning as a way to keep students safe. During an ambush interview after personally aiding poor residents in Ubay, Bohol recently, Go stressed the importance of prioritizing the […]

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BONG GO LAUDS SIM CARD REGISTRATION EXTENSION

Senator Bong Go has expressed his support for the decision to extend the deadline for mandatory SIM card registration in the country by 90 days.  This extension came in response to the public’s appeal for more time to register their SIM cards, especially for those who were not prepared for the new requirement. Go shared […]

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BONG GO: GIVE BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS BENEFITS

Recognizing their role in the delivery of public healthcare to their communities, Senator Bong Go continues to push for his proposed Senate Bill No. 427, which aims to provide allowances and benefits to barangay health workers (BHWs). This initiative is in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s call to prioritize, among others, the welfare of […]

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QUEZON COUNCILORS URGED: PUSH FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE

Senator Bong Go personally attended the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) – Quezon province chapter seminar, with the theme “Quezon province Legislators: Laying the Solid Foundation in Local Legislation for Sustainable Growth and Development”, at the Grand Regal Hotel in Davao City.  A staunch advocate for local governance empowerment, Go emphasized in his speech the importance […]

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BONG GO: CREATE DISASTER RESILIENCE DEPARTMENT

Senator Bong Go renewed his call for the passage of Senate Bill No. 188, or his proposed Disaster Resilience Bill. The proposed legislation aims to create the Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR), a specialized department that would be solely responsible for managing the country’s disaster response and mitigation efforts. Go highlighted that if the bill […]

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GO LAUDS ZAMBO DEL NORTE MULTIPURPOSE BLDG OPENING

In celebration of its 44th Founding Anniversary, Senator Bong Go congratulated the local government of Jose Dalman, Zamboanga del Norte for the successful inauguration of its multipurpose building. Go, who supported the funding of the said structure in his capacity as Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, expressed his confidence that residents of […]

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GO WANTS MENTAL HEALTH OFFICES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Senator Bong Go, the chair of the Senate Committee on Health, renewed his push for the passage of Senate Bill No. 1786, which seeks to mandate public higher education institutions (HEIs) to establish Mental Health Offices in their respective campuses. Go emphasized the importance of mental health in addressing mental health disorders, which are often […]

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BONG GO HAILS TAPALES’ IBF SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT WIN

Senator Bong Go congratulated Marlon Tapales for becoming the World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) super bantamweight champion after winning against Murodjon Akhmadaliev recently at the Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas. Go highlighted that the victory of Filipino athletes in international sports competitions is one of the reasons […]

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BONG GO URGES SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FILM INDUSTRY

Senator Bong Go, a staunch supporter of the local film industry, underscored the importance of promoting Filipino culture and heritage as well as creative talents through cinema. For this reason, Go encouraged Filipinos to support the first-ever Metro Manila Summer Film Festival which will run from April 8 to 18.  It can be recalled that […]