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BONG GO BATS FOR HEALTHWORKERS’ COVID-19 BENEFITS

Senator Bong Go has expressed support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to lift the state of public health emergency due to COVID-19, emphasizing the evolving need to focus now on economic recovery as the cases of COVID-19 continue to decline. “After over three years, the country is no longer under a state of public […]

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SPECIALTY MEDICAL CENTERS IN REGIONS BACKED

Senator Bong Go underscored the importance of bringing specialized medical services closer to communities by establishing dedicated specialty centers in regional hospitals under the Department of Health (DOH). In an interview after aiding poor residents in San Miguel, Bulacan, Go shared the progress of the measure, saying, “Kulang na lang po ito ng pirma ni […]

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LEE BATS FOR CREATION OF KADIWA CENTERS NATIONWIDE

With the government aggressively pursuing the establishment of Kadiwa centers around the country, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee on Sunday said the initial success of the Department of Agriculture (DA) program is a “proof of concept” that should convince House leaders to prioritize the passage of a measure that will institutionalize the agribusiness and […]

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BONG GO TO DOH: BOOST DRIVE AGAINST LEPTOSPIROSIS

Senator Bong Go expressed his concern about the proliferation of leptospirosis and other waterborne diseases, especially during the typhoon season. “I urge the Department of Health (DOH) to intensify their campaign program, lalo na ngayong nandirito na rin po ang rainy season,” Go said in a recent interview after aiding indigent residents in San Miguel, Bulacan. […]

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BONG GO INSPECTS HEALTH PROJECT IN BOHOL

Senator Bong Go inspected several projects in Cortes, Bohol, which he supported as vice chair of the Senate Committee on Finance. Go’s visit started with a tour of the ongoing construction site of the Governor Celestino Gallares Multi-Specialty Medical Complex. The legislator is the principal sponsor of Republic Act No. 11883, which spearheaded the transformation of […]

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BONG GO PUSHES FOR PROTECTION, WELFARE OF WORKERS

Senator Bong Go is pushing for the passage of five priority bills that aim to provide enhanced protection for workers across various industries. Underpinning his efforts is the fundamental belief that government should ensure the well-being of ordinary workers and fortify their rights. One of the bills proposed by Go is Senate Bill No. 1183, […]

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BONG GO FILES OFW HOSPITAL BILL

Senator Bong Go filed Senate Bill No. 2297 or the Overseas Filipino Workers Hospital bill to institutionalize and provide sufficient resources to sustain the operations of the health facility initiated by the Duterte administration in recognition of the invaluable contributions and sacrifices made by Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families. According to Go, the […]

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ARENAPLUS PARTNERS WITH FIBA FOR 2023 WORLD CUP

ArenaPlus, an online sports betting platform in the country, proudly announced its partnership with International Basketball Association (FIBA), supported by TV5 Cignal Ultra, to become the official sportsbook partner for the highly anticipated World Basketball Cup 2023. The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 is truly historic, as it marks the first-ever collaboration among three countries […]

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BONG GO VISITS CEBU CITY MALASAKIT CENTER

Senator Bong Go showed his support for patients and frontliners during his monitoring visit to the Malasakit Center at Cebu Provincial Hospital in Carcar City, Cebu recently. During the activity, Go and his team distributed grocery packs, masks, vitamins, shirts, and snacks to 170 patients and 243 frontliners. They also gave away mobile phones, shoes, […]

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MORE SPECIALIZED HEALTH CENTERS IN PROVINCES URGED

Anakalusugan Partylist Rep. Ray T. Reyes is calling for more specialized centers in provinces after a recent study showed that the Philippines has one of the lowest screening rates of breast and cervical cancer. “Marami sa ating mga kababayan sa probinsya ang walang access sa specialized medical services sa mga sakit na gaya ng cancer,” […]