Senators urged the government to intensify its preparations and use the lessons learned during the Covid-19 pandemic to address the reported increase in flu-like cases in the country. Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, emphasized the urgency of...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go is pushing for the strengthening of programs and services offered by the government to former rebels who decide to rejoin mainstream society and live with their families in peace. "Masakit makitang mga Pilipino ay nagpapatayan sa kapwa nila Pilipino dahil...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go highlighted the significant role senior citizens play in the family and community during the 2nd National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC)-National Capital Region Stakeholders’ Summit. (Photo from the Office of Senator Christopher "Bong" Go) Go passionately...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go urged the Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, Dec. 1 to closely monitor the rising number of respiratory illnesses in China. Go, who chairs the Senate Health Committee told the public not to be complacent and to still wear face masks, if it's not a huge...
Aside from pointing out that the country has a working judicial system, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go said that the International Criminal Court (ICC) need not investigate the Philippines as there are no dictators in the country. "Kadalasan po yung mga iniimbestigahan ng ICC yun po yung mga...
Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), a subsidiary of Manuel V. Pangilinan-controlled conglomerate Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC), needs to raise about $600 million if its bid to invest in a major tollway company in Indonesia is successful. In a virtual briefing, MPTC Chief...
Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go stressed the need for continued increase, improvement, and expansion of mental health programs. “We should continue to improve our mental health programs and ensure that all forms of psychosocial assistance will be made available to Filipinos who are suffering from all...
The Po family’s Century Pacific Food Inc. (CNPF), one of the country’s leading food and beverage companies, reported a 10 percent year-on-year improvement in net income to P4.6 billion in the first nine months of 2023. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the firm said it...
More senators lauded President Marcos' move to appoint a full-time Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary in Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. Senator Alan Peter Cayetano stated that Laure's appointment was a timely one since it was made ahead of the budget hearings in the Senate. This...
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri together with Senators Grace Poe and Christopher "Bong" Go met with parliament leaders from the United Kingdom (UK) in a bid to build stronger partnerships rooted in shared democratic principles. UK Deputy Head of Mission Alistair White (from left),...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go expressed support for the proposed budget of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) for 2024, including the agency's programs that can help marginalized farmers. Senator Cynthia Villar noted this during the Senate Finance Subcommittee hearing held last Thursday,...
The Po family’s Century Pacific Group reported that two of its subsidiaries, Century Pacific Food Inc. (CNPF) and Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. (PIZZA) have been recognized by the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) at the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) Golden Arrow Awards...
