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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 […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda and Rep. Aa Legarda recently brought the “Passport on Wheels” service in her home province of Antique at the third floor of Robinson’s Mall Antique in San Jose de Buenavista. A total of 2,300 Antiqueño applicants benefitted from the endeavor — 900 each during the first and second days, […]
More meaningful discussions on Charter change, the legalization of medical cannabis and divorce, and a civilized approach to addressing the tension in the West Philippine Sea. These were among the New Year wishes of Senator Robin Padilla, who also vowed to block potential efforts to push self-serving agendas in amending the Charter. Padilla, who chairs […]
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 […]
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda lauded the proclamation into new cultural masters of nine individuals who received the National Living Treasures Award (Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan or GAMABA) for their exemplary contribution to Philippine arts and culture. Legarda, considered the foremost legislator on the topic, welcomed the inclusion of the nine via Presidential […]
State Universities and Colleges will be required to provide a master development plan following the approval of a Senate bill seeking to amend Republic Act No. 11396 or the SUC Land Use Development and Infrastructure Plan (LUDIP) Act. Senate Bill No 1470 was sponsored by Senator Chiz Escudero and authored by Senate President Pro Tempore […]
Senator Robin Padilla scored the lack of due process by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) in imposing a 30-day suspension on Sonshine Media Network Inc. (SMNI). Padilla, who chairs the Senate committee on public information and mass media, plans to formally file a resolution to the effect when the Senate resumes work in January. The […]