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322 SUPERHEALTH CENTERS TO OPEN IN 2023 – BONG GO

Senator Bong Go remains committed to providing better access to quality healthcare services and building more public health facilities across the country as a Super Health Center held its groundbreaking in Rizal, Nueva Ecija recently. In a video message, Go, who serves as the Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, expressed his […]

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MORE REHAB CENTERS TO BOOST ANTI-DRUG DRIVE URGED

Senator Bong Go emphasized the need to continue the government’s fight against illegal drugs as he cited the gains made by the administration of former president Rodrigo Duterte to tackle the problem.  Go stressed that other societal ills, such as criminality and corruption, may also be addressed if the fight against illegal drugs is sustained. […]

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7M FILIPINOS BENEFITED FROM MALASAKIT CENTERS

The chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography Senator Bong Go lauded the recent report from the Department of Health which indicated that over seven million Filipinos have benefited from the Malasakit Centers scattered around the country since the first such center was opened in February 2018. “Natutuwa po ako sa bagong report […]

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BONG GO LAUDS DTI’S LIVELIHOOD PROGRAM FUND HIKE

Senator Bong Go lauded the increase in the 2023 budget of the Department of Trade and Industry to provide funding for its Pangkabuhayan sa Pagbangon at Ginhawa (PPG) program which seeks to aid micro, small, and medium enterprises in crises and provide livelihood opportunities to more Filipinos. Earlier, Go successfully appealed for the budget allocation […]

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BONG GO LAUDS SUSPENSION OF PHILHEALTH RATE HIKE

Senator Bong Go expressed support for President Bongbong Marcos Jr.’s decision to suspend the increase in Philippine Health Insurance Corp.’s premium rate and income ceiling for 2023 amid the gradually recovering economy.  In a statement, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Health stated that he sees no reason why this would negatively impact the […]

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CONSTRUCTION OF ILOILO SUPER HEALTH CENTER STARTS

Senator Bong Go welcomed the efforts of the Department of Health and the local government of Igbaras, Iloilo for the groundbreaking of its new Super Health Center. In his video message, the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography reassured that more Super Health Centers are expected to be established nationwide, particularly in […]

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BONG GO SENDS AID TO ILOILO CITY FIRE VICTIMS

While welcoming the new year, Senator Bong Go continues to provide much needed assistance to Filipinos in crisis amid holiday festivities as his office mounted a relief activity for fire victims from various barangays in Iloilo City. “Alam ko pong napakahirap ng panahon ngayon, lalo pa ngayon na nasunugan kayo habang nasa gitna pa tayo […]

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BONG GO BACKS CALL TO PROBE RETAIL PRICE OF ONIONS

In light of the alleged smuggling of the produce from other nations, Senator Bong Go has voiced support for calls for a Senate investigation into the skyrocketing prices of onions. “Ako po ay sang-ayon kung kailangang imbestigahan sa Senado ‘yung nakakabahalang pagtaas ng presyo ng sibuyas,” Go said in an interview after personally aiding fire […]

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STAY SAFE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON – BONG GO

In spite of the challenges brought by the pandemic and other crisis situations, Senator Bong Go remains dedicated to spreading the holiday cheer to the most disadvantaged as he had his team provide assistance to indigents in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental.  “Sa lahat ng kababayan natin diyan sa CDO, maraming salamat sa inyong […]

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DELAY LIFTING OF PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY – BONG GO

In light of the mutating COVID-19 virus, Senator Bong Go urged the government to await the advice of health experts before deciding whether or not to lift the state of public health emergency. “It may be premature as of now. Hintayin lang po natin ang pag-aaral ng ating mga health experts and I’m sure it […]