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Senator Bong Go reiterated his strong commitment to strengthening the country’s education system stressing that investing in education is crucial to securing a better future for every Filipino. “Naniniwala po ako na ang edukasyon ay puhunan ng mga kabataan, ng mga estudyante. Dala dala nila ‘yan hanggang sa pagtanda,” Go, chairman of the Senate Committee […]
Those who ran for public office should not run from their tax obligations. This was the message to candidates and political parties from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), which reminded all individuals and groups who ran in the 2025 elections that they are subject to tax regulations and must comply with key requirements as […]
Senator Koko Pimentel III pressed the Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc to swiftly rule on the disqualification case against Marikina Mayor Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro. Pimentel, a former Senate President and bar topnotcher, maintained that Teodoro is not eligible to run for congressman as ruled by the Comelec First Division on December 11, 2024, which […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is seeking the expansion and aggressive implementation of the Alternative Learning System (ALS) to capture the out-of-school population who remain illiterate. Gatchalian suggested this intervention in a hearing on the results of the 2024 Functional Literacy, Education and Mass Media Survey (FLEMMS). “Around 18.96 million Filipinos remain functionally illiterate.” The latest round […]
Senator Koko Pimentel III joined the Catholic faithful around the world in welcoming Pope Leo XIV, expressing pride that the newly elected pontiff shares a long-standing connection with the Philippines. “I join the Catholic faithful in welcoming Pope Leo XIV as our new spiritual leader,” Pimentel said. “His life of service and humility is an […]
With less than a week to go before Election Day, independent senatorial candidate Ping Lacson appealed to voters to think of the future of the nation and the next generation in casting their votes for senators. In his speech at the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial slate’s rally in Malolos City, Lacson said that […]
Senator Bong Go extended his heartfelt sympathies to the families of those who lost their lives in a tragic vehicular accident at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 departure area. According to the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (PNP Avsegroup), the fatal incident occurred around 8:00 a.m. when a black Ford Everest […]
Time for real change. This was the message of several barangay officials across the city who have pledged their full support for mayoralty candidate Karlo Nograles as the campaign enters its final stretch, as they stressed that the city stands to benefit from a fresh and more responsive brand of leadership. In separate statements, the […]
What former senator and senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan lacks in massive political machinery to easily win a Senate seat, he more than makes up for the generosity and love of his family, or fondly called “Barangay Pangilinan.” Hailing from a large and close-knit family of eight siblings and several nephews and nieces, the former senator’s […]
Senator Bong Go, who once again emerged as the leading senatorial contender in the latest Arkipelago Analytics survey, expressed deep gratitude to the Filipino people for their continued trust and support. Go reaffirmed his resolve to prioritize pro-poor programs and push forward initiatives on healthcare access, food security, and job creation if given another term […]