Senators on Sunday, October 8, congratulated Gilas Pilipinas for winning the gold medal at the 19 th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. (Photo courtesy of O/S Bong Go) "This is not just a victory for Gilas Pilipinas; it's a triumph for the entire nation. Our athletes have shown...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go called for immediate justice in connection with the recent maritime tragedy off Bajo de Masinloc that claimed the lives of three Filipino fishermen. Go has extended assistance to the bereaved families, and emphasized the need for accountability and protective measures...
Senators have called on government agencies to provide stronger cybersecurity measures to prevent attacks such as what happened to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). Sen. Grace Poe said that any cyber attack is unacceptable, especially against government data systems. "As...
The Movie Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has issued a statement relating to Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr's appeal to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to junk its decision to suspend “It’s Showtime” in deference to show workers who are under the...
The Department of Health’s (DOH) proposed P311.3-billion budget for 2024 should be increased to ensure that medical services would be easily accessible to all Filipinos. Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, said next year’s budget of the DOH should...
The country’s octogenarians and nonagenarians can now look forward to receiving cash gifts from the government as the bill expanding the coverage of the “Centenarians Act of 2016” has successfully hurdled the Senate’s third and final reading. Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr.,...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, renewed his call for the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to ensure the timely release of necessary allowances for the country’s healthcare workers, in accordance...
Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. on Friday, September 29 urged the Office of the President (OP) to consider the workers of noontime show “It’s Showtime” who would be affected by the Movie Television Review and Classification Board’s (MTRCB) decision to mete it a 12-day suspension order....
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has lauded the Marcos administration for the removal of the floating barrier installed by the China Coast Guard (CCG) at Scarborough Shoal and renewed his call for the government to strengthen its defense of Philippine sovereignty and territorial integrity. ...
The Commission on Appointments (CA) has bypassed the ad interim appointment of Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Javier “Ted” Herbosa due to lack of material time. Health Secretary Teodoro Javier "Ted" Herbosa faces the Commission on Appointments' (CA) Committee meeting on the...
Senior citizens will no longer have to wait until they reach 100 years old to receive cash gifts from the government. The Senate approved on third and final reading on Monday, Sept. 25, the bill expanding the coverage of the Centenarians Act of 2016. Voting 20-0, under Senate Bill No....
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has urged the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to continue the government’s Balik Probinsya (BP) program given the difficult situation many provincial migrants face in Metro Manila specially during the pandemic. Go made the call during...
