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Senator Bong Go personally visited the fire-affected area in Barangay 164, Talipapa, Caloocan City to meet residents displaced by the December 1 blaze that impacted hundreds of families. During the visit, Go outlined the assistance being provided and discussed his ongoing efforts in the Senate to strengthen disaster preparedness and support mechanisms for communities affected […]
House Deputy Majority Leader Zia Alonto Adiong expressed confidence that the bicameral conference committee will complete its work on the proposed 2026 national budget in time for ratification next week, avoiding what he described as the “worst-case scenario” of a reenacted budget. In an ambush interview, Adiong said both the House and Senate contingents are […]
Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson led the blessing and inauguration of the Center for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases (CEMREID) at the Teresita L. Jalandoni Provincial Hospital in Silay City. Lacson said the new center underscores the Provincial Government’s commitment to providing responsive, modern, and life-saving healthcare services to every Negrense. “This gives even greater […]
Senator Camille Villar reaffirmed her steadfast commitment to championing neurodiversity, sensory inclusion, and the rights of Filipinos with invisible disabilities as she emphasized sensory safety as a public health concern and a human rights imperative. Villar led the ribbon-cutting ceremony and addressed attendees at the opening of “iMvisible,” a digital art exhibit celebrating the talents […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan called on senators to pass Senate Bill No. 1624, which will create the Congressional Commission on Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food Security (AGRICOM) to address the pervasive threats to the country’s agriculture sector and national food security. In a sponsorship speech, Pangilinan urged fellow senators to pass his proposed measure that will create […]
Senator Bong Go dispatched his Malasakit Team to extend additional aid to displaced workers in Cagayan de Oro City recently. Through the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program, beneficiaries received short-term employment assistance after completing ten days of work. “Ito ay isang pagkakataon na makatulong sa inyong […]
Pampanga First District Representative Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. expressed support on the Anti-Political Dynasty Bill being pushed in the 20th Congress.“Ang pagpasa ng Anti-Dynasty Bill ay isang paraan para maibalik ang tiwala ng tao sa pamahalaan,” Lazatin said. “Naniniwala ako na mas magiging inclusive at accountable ang gobyerno pag naipasa ito.” “Naniniwala ako na mas […]
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso announced the release of ₱648.84 in cash assistance, benefits, and incentives covering students, city employees, health workers, and contract personnel during the flag-raising ceremony at Manila City Hall. Before detailing the releases, Domagoso expressed his gratitude to the city’s taxpayers and businesses for supporting the local government’s programs. […]
As the bicameral conference committee continues its deliberations on the proposed 2026 budget, Senator Risa Hontiveros has proposed to the Senate contingent a special provision allocating around P15 billion for zero balance billing (ZBB) in hospitals run by local government units (LGU) from the P51 billion fund approved by the panel for the Medical Assistance […]
Senator Bong Go, through his Malasakit Team, extended assistance to fire victims in Barangay Milagrosa, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Go stressed the importance of Republic Act No. 12076, known as the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act. Signed on December 6, 2024, this law mandates the establishment of permanent, safe, and well-equipped evacuation centers across all cities […]