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Quezon guv lauds nat’l gov’t for early response, aid
November 17, 2020, 5:14 pm
MANILA – Quezon province Governor Danilo Suarez on Tuesday lauded the national government for providing early response and assistance to families severely affected by Typhoon "Ulysses" after he visited five island municipalities including Jomalig, Patnanungan, Panukulan, Burdeos, and Polilio.… Read More
Displaced OFWs’ dependents to benefit from OWWA cash aid
November 13, 2020, 4:09 pm
MANILA – A total of 2,000 dependents of repatriated, displaced or deceased overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are eligible for the grant of financial aid, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said Friday. Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac said the beneficiaries would get a one-time… Read More
PRRD conducts aerial inspection of ‘Ulysses’-hit areas
November 12, 2020, 5:59 pm
MANILA – Despite his hectic schedule due to the ongoing virtual plenary session of the 37th Asean Summit, President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday conducted an aerial inspection of the areas hit by Typhoon Ulysses. Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go shared with the media footage and photos… Read More
Bacolod mayor thanks PRRD for speedy response on Covid-19 crisis
November 4, 2020, 9:20 pm
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Evelio Leonardia has thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for immediately responding to the city’s call for assistance at the height of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) crisis here more than two months ago. “The quick and decisive response from you, and from Senator… Read More
Many lawmakers see need for disaster resilience dep't
November 3, 2020, 7:03 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Tuesday said several lawmakers are in favor of a proposal to create a Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR). “Hindi naman po bago yang proposal to create this department dahil 17th Congress po I had one version of the bill. So, ibig sabihin talagang maraming… Read More
PRRD conducts aerial inspection of typhoon-battered areas
November 2, 2020, 6:20 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte, accompanied by Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, on Monday conducted an aerial inspection of areas hard-hit by Typhoon Rolly, particularly in Catanduanes and Albay in Bicol Region. Duterte also visited Guinobatan, Albay to meet with residents severely… Read More
No delays in Bayanihan 2 fund release: Go
October 30, 2020, 7:13 pm
MANILA – Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go said Friday there should no longer be delays in the release of funds under the Bayanihan to Recover as One or Bayanihan 2. Go made the statement after the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) released PHP77.98 billion to various agencies.… Read More
Proposed OFW dept to cover all needs of migrant workers: DOLE
October 30, 2020, 6:16 pm
MANILA – An official of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Friday said the creation of the proposed Department of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) would be able to cover all the needs of Filipinos working abroad. “But this time under one roof, you will see a Department that will… Read More
89th Malasakit Center in PH opens in Davao Sur
October 26, 2020, 9:21 pm
DIGOS CITY--The 89th Malasakit Center in the country opened at the Davao del Sur Provincial Hospital (DSPH) here on Monday.Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go, who led the center's opening, described it as a one-stop-shop facility that caters to the medical needs, especially of the "poorest of… Read More
Gov’t assures aid for 'Quinta' victims
October 26, 2020, 5:41 pm
MANILA – The national government is ready to assist the families who have evacuated as Typhoon Quinta (international name: Molave) continues to batter more parts of the country, Malacañang said Monday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made this assurance saying President Rodrigo… Read More
P40-M bridge inaugurated in remote NoCot village
October 19, 2020, 7:14 pm
MAKILALA, North Cotabato – Village officials and residents of a remote village here became beneficiaries of a PHP40-million concrete bridge that could withstand flash floods and other natural calamities.“We never expected that this remote village of Guangan will catch the attention of… Read More
PCOO 2021 budget to focus on communicating recovery from pandemic
October 13, 2020, 3:19 pm
MANILA – The proposed PHP1.59 billion budget for the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) next year will center on communicating the nation’s recovery, Secretary Martin Andanar said on Tuesday. During the agency's budget hearing before the Senate Finance subcommittee led by… Read More
Bill granting anti-red tape powers to PRRD OK'd on 2nd reading
October 13, 2020, 1:41 pm
MANILA – Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri took to the floor on Monday to ferry Senate Bill No. 1844, an Act Authorizing the President to Expedite the Processing and Issuance of National and Local Permits, Licenses, and Certifications in Times of National Emergency, through its second… Read More
Reforming pension system will ensure fiscal stability: Go
October 12, 2020, 7:12 pm
MANILA – The old pension system for men in uniform should be improved to ensure the country's fiscal stability, Senator Christopher Bong Go said on Monday. In a manifestation, Go pushed for the passage of Senate Bill No. 1419, a measure which aims to maintain financial flexibility on the part of… Read More
Velasco hopes for 'peaceful transition' of House leadership
October 12, 2020, 4:39 pm
MANILA – Newly-installed Speaker Lord Allan Velasco on Monday expressed hope for a "peaceful transition" of the speakership of the House of Representatives. In a speech after being elected as Speaker by 186 lawmakers during a remote session at the Celebrity Sports Plaza in Quezon City, Velasco… Read More
Zubiri sponsors bill authorizing President’s anti-red tape powers
October 8, 2020, 12:23 pm
MANILA – Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri took to the floor on Wednesday to sponsor Senate Bill No. 1844, an Act Authorizing the President to Expedite the Processing and Issuance of National and Local Permits, Licenses, and Certifications in Times of National Emergency. Along with… Read More
Go lauds DILG as vital 'lifeline' amid pandemic
October 1, 2020, 4:05 pm
MANILA – Senator Christopher "Bong" Go has expressed his full support to the proposed 2021 budget of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), which serves as "one of the most important lifelines" of the government during the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic. During a… Read More
Dino bats for improved testing, contact tracing in W. Visayas
September 28, 2020, 8:38 pm
CEBU CITY – Secretary Michael Lloyd Dino on Monday said the key to successful containment of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in Western Visayas is improved testing capacity and contact tracing. The Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas (OPAV) is ensuring that the… Read More
Teacher thanks PRRD for 'zero balance bill' for stepson's surgery
September 16, 2020, 1:04 pm
CEBU CITY – A public school teacher took to social media to thank President Rodrigo Duterte for the “zero balance billing policy” that saved her family from the huge payment for the surgery of her stepson who was injured in a road mishap. Cydtheresa Alivio Vito, a high school teacher of the… Read More
Galvez cites need to boost healthcare modernization
September 15, 2020, 4:41 pm
MANILA – There is a need to modernize the country's healthcare system, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., chief implementer of the National Policy Against Covid-19, said on Monday. "Kailangan po talaga — ako po, Mr. President, on my personal opinion — kailangan na po nating i-modernize ang ating… Read More
