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Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teddy Herbosa recently joined the groundbreaking ceremony of another Super Health Center at Maypajo, Caloocan City. “The President’s marching order is to make sure there are health services for every Filipino by establishing a super health center where 80–90% of diseases may be attended to,” Herbosa stressed. The establishment of Super […]
In the aftermath of the devastating Typhoon Egay that wreaked havoc in different parts of Luzon, including Cagayan province, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go reaffirmed his commitment to bolstering disaster resilience measures and responding to the needs of affected communities. Go recently stood amidst the flood-affected communities in Santa Ana, Cagayan, providing aid to the typhoon […]
Senator Bong Go took note of the successful implementation of the medical assistance program overseen by the Malasakit Center located in Davao City’s Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC), which has served more than 212,000 patients from 2019 to mid-2023. After aiding fire victims in Davao City, Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and […]
Senator Bong Go witnessed the inauguration of several newly constructed health infrastructures at the East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) compound in Quezon City, including the Outpatient Department and Ambulatory Care Surgery, One Pinas Facility, Women’s Wellness Center, and CERID Negative Pressure Rooms. Go, Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, expressed his unwavering […]
Senator Bong Go has called upon the Department of Health (DOH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be more aggressive in guiding the public on the potential health impacts of artificial sweeteners. Artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, have gained popularity as low-calorie sugar substitutes in recent years. They are commonly found in sugar-free […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]