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NO PARTISAN, POLITICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN MALASAKIT CENTER – GO

There are no “partisan or political considerations” in the establishment of Malasakit Centers, as these provide medical assistance to poor Filipinos, Senator Bong Go said. Go made the statement following the call of Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman for the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to investigate the operations of the Malasakit Center as it is […]

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DUTERTE TO PROTECT INTEREST OF THE PHILIPPINES IN CHINA TRIP – GO

President Rodrigo Duterte is ready to protect the country’s interests, particularly in the West Philippine Sea, during his trip to China, Senator Bong Go said. Go made this assurance after Duterte said he will raise the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) ruling in his upcoming eighth bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in […]

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CREATE PERMANENT EVACUATION CENTERS – GO

Senator Bong Go extended help to 953 victims  of a fire that broke out on August 19 in Barangay San Isidro, Cainta, Rizal. The victims, who lived in shanties, gathered at the covered court of Greenpark Village and received financial assistance, lunch and grocery packs from Go and supporters who share the same advocacy of […]

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GO TO PHILHEALTH: REGAIN TRUST OF THE PEOPLE

Senator Bong Go has challenged the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to regain the trust of the people after being embroiled in corruption issues. “I challenge the new management of PhilHealth to check on these anomalies and irregularities,” Go said in an interview in Davao City regarding the alleged fraudulent claims, ghost payments and upcasing […]

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GREAT POLITICAL WILL NEEDED TO ADDRESS METRO MANILA TRAFFIC – GO

Senator Bong Go has expressed his deep concern on the issue of heavy traffic and the need to enhance the public transportation system in the country, especially in the already dense Metro Manila areas. Go cited the need for great political will to address the issue through effective solutions that focus on the best interest […]

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DUTERTE STUDYING PROPOSAL TO LIFT MARTIAL LAW IN DAVAO CITY – GO

Senator Bong Go said President Rodrigo Duterte is still studying the proposed exemption of Davao City from martial law considering security concerns. “I cannot speak in behalf of the President, but he is concerned that the terrorists might run and hide here in Mindanao,” Go said. Davao City Councilor Mabel Acosta, peace and public safety […]

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HEALTHCARE IS A RIGHT OF EVERY FILIPINO – GO

During the first organizational meeting of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography that included a briefing on the country’s health situation and healthcare system, committee chair Senator Bong Go expressed his concern on the various public health issues the country is presently dealing with. The challenges presented and discussed during the hearing include the […]

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ABROAD BACKS DOFW CREATION

The Alliance of Bonafide Recruiters for OFWs’ Advancement and Development (ABROAD), a coalition composed of recruitment agency associations, on Monday said it supports the creation of a Department of Overseas Filipino Workers (DOFW), emphasizing the need for a line agency focused on the welfare and well-being of the country’s over 2 million overseas Filipino workers […]

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JAIL TIME FOR PRANK CALLERS – GO

Senator Bong Go wants prank callers to spend jail time and fined for mischievous and malicious calls, especially using emergency hotlines. Go said emergency hotlines that are being used to improve public safety and to facilitate a prompt deployment of emergency hotlines and should not be misused and abused. In his Senate Bill 400, or […]

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GO ATTENDS LAUNCHING OF 39TH MALASAKIT CENTER

Senator Bong Go attended the launching of the Malasakit Center at the Bicol Medical Center in Naga City, Camarines Sur to the delight of the residents, especially those in need of fast, affordable and reliable health care assistance in the Bicol region. The event was led by Sec. Michael Lloyd Dino of the Office of […]