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Senator Bong Go expressed his deep concern regarding the inadequate facilities available to accommodate calamity victims especially during times of natural disasters, including typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and even fire incidents. During a recent interview after personally aiding poor residents in Bantay, Ilocos Sur, Go emphasized the urgent need for the establishment of mandatory evacuation […]
Senator Bong Go, Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, personally attended the groundbreaking of another Super Health Center, this time in Lala, Lanao del Norte. Recognizing the urgent need to address the basic health service requirements of Filipinos, particularly those residing in underserved areas, Go cited in his speech that he remains […]
Senator Chiz Escudero congratulated lawyer Lorenzo “Larry” Gadon on his appointment as Presidential Adviser for Poverty Alleviation. “I congratulate Atty. Gadon on his new role in government and wish him well,” Escudero said in a brief statement. “I look forward to engaging and working with him in the field of poverty alleviation.” “I look forward […]
Senator Chiz Escudero said the new campaign “Love the Philippines” launched by the Department of Tourism (DOT) is worth giving a chance as the Marcos administration strives to attract more international tourists to help the country recover economically from the effects of the recent COVID-19 health crisis. Commenting on the new campaign slogan, which was […]
Senator Bong Go reaffirmed his dedication to improving access to essential healthcare services as he conducted a site inspection for the Super Health Center in Bantay, Ilocos Sur. In his speech, Go emphasized the significance of the Super Health Center initiative. The legislator highlighted the need to bring medical services closer to the people, particularly […]
Senator Robin Padilla is prepared to push the passage of the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill in the Senate to fight fake news and disinformation. Padilla said the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media which he chairs has already conducted hearings on how to fight fake news, even as he noted the bill […]
Amid the continued state of unrest of the Mayon volcano in Albay, Senator Bong Go personally provided relief to affected communities, including families located in Malilipot town recently. Go also visited Tabaco City to provide assistance to more evacuees and indigents in said city. The legislator also conducted an inspection of the Tabaco City Super […]
Senator Bong Go, Chair of the Senate Committee on Sports, attended the Serbisyong Totoo Sports Clinic held in Matalam, North Cotabato recently. The event showcased aspiring athletes from nearby communities who were given the opportunity to learn and train under the guidance of seasoned coaches and mentors. As part of his advocacy to promote sports […]
Senator Grace Poe called for a tougher policy on air passengers rights to address the cancellations and delays in flights by local airlines besetting travelers. “This pressing public service issue calls for urgent effective solutions as it involves not only the air passengers’ rights, but also the overall impact on the country’s tourism and economy,” […]
Former and current members of the Philippine Senate paid their last respects to former senator and Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief-of-Staff Rodolfo “Pong” Biazon in a necrological service held recently. Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda led the chamber’s arrival honors for Biazon, who, after his three-decade military service, served in the upper chamber […]