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PANGILINAN TO DEPED: SUPPORT LAST-MILE SCHOOLS

Senator Kiko Pangilinan filed Senate Bill No. 1842, or the Last Mile Schools Act, which will institutionalize last-mile schools in the public basic education system by mandating the Department of Education (DepEd) to adopt policies responsive to schools’ unique operational realities. “It directs the development of tailored approaches to learning delivery, teacher deployment, infrastructure standards, […]

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SARANGANI GOVERNOR PACQUIAO BACKS SPORTS DEV’T

Governor Rogelio Pacquiao expresses support for youth and sports development as he graced the opening ceremony of the Sarangani Provincial Athletics Association (SPAA) Meet in Kiamba. During the opening ceremony held at Kiamba National High School, Pacquiao lauded the dedication and discipline of the young athletes across Sarangani Province, as well as the support and […]

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PANGILINAN WANTS AFP BUDGET SUPPORT AMID WPS ROW

While there is existing legislation to defend the Philippines’ rights to the resource-rich West Philippine Sea, Senator Kiko Pangilinan underscored the need for continuous budgetary support for the country’s armed forces in the face of China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the region. Pangilinan made this call during the interpellation of some senators on his proposed […]

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SUPPORT IN 2026 BUDGET

The Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) lauds the significant budgetary support for early childhood education under the 2026 General Appropriations Act, consistent with the Commission’s appeal for greater investments in the foundational years of learning.  This historic allocation will enable the full implementation of the ECCD System Act, or Republic Act 12199.  “Part […]

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BONG GO VISITS BALAY PAHULAYAN IN DAVAO CITY

Senator Bong Go visited the Balay Pahulayan facility of the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) in Davao City recently to check on patient watchers and families staying near the hospital while caring for confined relatives. During the visit, Go spoke with individuals temporarily residing at the facility and distributed assistance aimed at addressing immediate needs […]

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ENGINEERING GRADUATE THANKS BONG GO FOR SUPPORT

A 23-year-old electrical engineering graduate from Bataan Peninsula State University expressed her gratitude to Senator Bong Go for being instrumental in finishing her university studies.  “Maraming salamat po, Kuya Bong Go. Binigyan ninyo po kami ng hope na makatapos at mapagtagumpayan po iyung mga pangarap namin,” said a proud Natasha Daniela Tamayo Salvador.  Salvador dreamed […]

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BONG GO VOWS SUPPORT FOR COOPERATIVES

Senator Bong Go emphasized the importance of strengthening local cooperatives during the Cooperative Development Authority’s (CDA) Malasakit sa Kooperatiba awarding of financial assistance at Hotel Conchita, Cogon Market, Cagayan de Oro City. “Ako ay patuloy na susuporta sa mga programa at panukalang batas na makakatulong sa pag-unlad ng sektor ng kooperatiba. Ako ay naniniwala na ang […]

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42 SOUTHERN LUZON, BICOL SOLONS SUPPORT DY

Forty-two lawmakers from Southern Luzon and the Bicol Region have issued fresh manifestos expressing “full and unequivocal support” for Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III, further strengthening the broad nationwide consensus that has steadily built behind his leadership in recent weeks.The new declarations bring to 242 the number of House Members who have publicly backed […]

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BONG GO WANTS MORE SUPPORT FOR CANCER WARRIORS

Senator Bong Go personally attended the House of Hope Foundation Annual Survivors Day Celebration held at SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang, Davao City. Go was invited by Minda Cruz, President of the House of Hope Foundation for Kids with Cancer, Inc., and Southern Philippines Medical Center Head of Cancer Institute Dra. Mae Dolendo as the […]

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DY GETS FULL SUPPORT OF 39 SOLONS FROM VISAYAS

Thirty-nine lawmakers from the Visayas have issued a manifesto declaring their full support for Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III, making the bloc the latest major force in the House of Representatives to align with his reform-driven leadership. Deputy Speaker Ferjenel Biron (4th District, Iloilo); Senior Deputy Majority Leader Lorenz Defensor (3rd District, Iloilo); and […]