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MODERNIZE PCG, PREVENT TRAGEDIES AT SEA – BONG GO

Amid the recent maritime tragedy off the shores of Corcuera, Romblon, where a 55-year-old woman tragically lost her life, Senator Bong Go is demanding accountability and pushing for a modernization program to strengthen the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The incident occurred on August 5 after passenger vessel MB King Sto. Niño 7 became half-submerged near […]

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BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION MODERNIZATION GETS HOUSE OK

The House of Representatives has approved on second reading the proposed new legislation that would enable the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to embark on an aggressive plan to modernize its systems and professionalize its staff. The House approved without any objections House Bill No. 8203, or the proposed BI Modernization Act, which was among the priority […]

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PH, KOREA PARTNER FOR AGRI-MODERNIZATION

Agriculture Assistant Secretary for Operations Engr. Arnel de Mesa met with members of the Technology Advice and Solutions from Korea (TASK) Expert Mission led by Dong Ho (Eric) Song of the Korea Agriculture Machinery Industry Cooperative (KAMICO) to discuss the implementation of the TASK Program for the Agricultural Machinery Industry in the Philippines at the […]

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GIVE TRANSPORT COOPS FUNDS TO MODERNIZE – ZUBIRI

Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri outlined legislative plans for the transport cooperative sector at the 1st Mindanao Transport Cooperative Congress, putting particular emphasis on cutting down red tape for loans and setting up a modernization loan fund for transport cooperatives. Zubiri, who chairs the Senate Committee on Cooperatives, was a guest speaker at the 1st […]

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BFP NEEDS 20K MORE FIREFIGHTERS – DELA ROSA

Senator Bato Dela Rosa is pushing to expand the powers and functions of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) considering the agency’s crucial role in saving lives and properties in times of fire and various disasters. In his Senate Bill No. 1832 or the “Bureau of Fire Protection Modernization Act of 2020,” Dela Rosa pointed […]

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TRUST FUND TO MODERNIZE COCONUT INDUSTRY – DAR

The Department of Agriculture (DA) welcomes and fully supports the proposed legislation of both the Senate and House of Representatives (HOR), creating a coconut industry trust fund from the proceeds of the coconut levy. “Once the respective bills are reconciled and signed into law by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, this decades-long awaited legislative measure will […]

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MODERNIZE GENSAN FISH PORT – DAR

Similar to the Navotas Fish Complex in Metro Manila, the General Santos Fish Port Complex in SOCCSKSARGEN is set to undergo an overhaul. During a visit of the Fish Port recently, Agriculture Secretary William Dar expressed his support to rehabilitate and modernize the GenSan Fish Port. “With seventy-five percent of the tuna supply in the […]

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GO RECEIVES BFP MEDALYA NG PAMBIHIRANG PAGLILINGKOD SPECIAL AWARD

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) conferred the Medalya ng Pambihirang Paglilingkod (Degree of Datu) Special Award on Senator Bong Go in a recent ceremony marking its 28th Founding Anniversary and 118th Years of Fire Service held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City. The Medalya ng Pambihirang Paglilingkod (Degree of Datu) Special […]

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WE NEED TO UPGRADE, MODERNIZE THE BFP – GO

Senator Bong Go said he is set to file a bill that would upgrade and modernize the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP). “Through this bill, they will be more educated and aware about fire safety.” “We need to ensure the safety of the people. Through this bill, they will be more educated and aware about […]