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20 Cebu localities suspend classes amid heavy rainfall warning
February 1, 2023, 4:30 pm
CEBU CITY – Twenty localities in Cebu province that experienced heavy rains due to the shear line suspended their classes on Wednesday, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) reported. Following the orange rainfall warning issued by the National Disaster Risk… Read More
Iloilo City eyes housing project for fire-displaced families
January 30, 2023, 4:56 pm
ILOILO CITY – The city government here is eyeing to provide housing to families that were displaced by a big fire in two barangays in Molo district here through the Pambansang Pabahay Para Sa Pilipino: Zero ISF Program for 2028 of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development… Read More
P100-M new community hospital soon to rise in Bulacan town
January 10, 2023, 6:47 pm
BUSTOS, Bulacan – A PHP100-million community hospital that will soon rise along the Plaridel Bypass Road in this town is expected to boost the delivery of health care services to residents of the province. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Monday led by Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong"… Read More
Senate OKs P5.268 trillion 2023 national budget
November 23, 2022, 6:31 pm Updated on November 23, 2022, 7:43 pm
MANILA – The Senate on Wednesday approved on third and final reading House Bill 4488 or the PHP5.268 trillion General Appropriations Bill (GAB), also known as the 2023 proposed national budget. The measure was immediately approved after its second reading with 21 affirmative votes, zero… Read More
Iloilo town gets P1.5-M livelihood aid from DSWD
September 21, 2022, 3:21 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare on Development (DSWD) on Wednesday said it has recently extended livelihood assistance to beneficiaries in the town of Calinog in Iloilo province. In a statement, the DSWD said the grant is part of the Executive Order (EO) No. 70 which provides for a… Read More
DSWD grants livelihood aid to small biz owners in Bataan
September 13, 2022, 7:00 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Several micro and small enterprise owners in Bataan have received financial assistance to help them recover from the socio-economic impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Sustainable… Read More
Senate commends 2022 Metrobank Foundation outstanding Filipinos
September 13, 2022, 6:26 pm
MANILA – Senators on Tuesday lauded the 10 Filipinos recognized by the Metrobank Foundation this year for their excellence in their respective fields. Senator Grace Poe, who sponsored Senate Resolution 106, said the outstanding Filipinos inspire public servants to be the best version of… Read More
Noli Eala vouches for sustainability of PSC's programs to Senate
September 12, 2022, 7:21 pm
MANILA – Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairperson Noli Eala on Monday revealed to the Senate the agency's plan under his new leadership. In an inquiry called by Senate Committee on Sports chair Bong Go, Eala said his program “will ensure that when our athletes win, the entire country… Read More
Guv asks lifting of PhilHealth accreditation suspension vs. BeGH
September 6, 2022, 4:53 pm
BAGUIO CITY – The provincial government of Benguet is asking the help of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. in lifting the suspension of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp (PhilHealth) accreditation of the local government-managed Benguet General Hospital (BeGH) Benguet Governor… Read More
Bong Go says PBBM Cabinet execs doing a good job
August 14, 2022, 6:09 pm
MANILA – Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, a member of the Commission on Appointments (CA), sees no problem so far with the appointed Cabinet members of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Go has yet to receive an official list of appointees yet but based on what his observations, the Marcos Cabinet… Read More
Senators call on gov't to ensure safety of OFWs in Taiwan
August 10, 2022, 4:20 pm
MANILA – Senators Bong Go and Raffy Tulfo are calling for the guaranteed protection of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Taiwan amid the tension between its government and the People's Republic of China. Go specifically called on Wednesday the attention of the Department of Migrant Workers… Read More
Senators push for creation of DDR after Abra quake
July 27, 2022, 3:59 pm
MANILA – Members of the Senate reminded colleagues on Wednesday to urgently pass the legislation seeking to create a Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR). Despite the existence of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito said the… Read More
Senators propose measures to boost Covid-19 vax campaign
July 13, 2022, 4:14 pm
MANILA – Senators see the need for more coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccinations and booster shots as the number of cases in the country starts to rise again. Senator Christopher "Bong" Go on Wednesday urged the government to strengthen its information campaign on Covid-19 vaccination,… Read More
Duterte inks laws to create, upgrade many hospitals in PH
July 1, 2022, 12:49 pm Updated on July 1, 2022, 5:47 pm
MANILA – Prior to stepping down from office, former President Rodrigo Duterte has signed around eight laws creating hospitals in several parts of the country. Duterte signed Republic Act (RA) 11872 establishing a hospital in Panabo City, Davao del Norte, which will be known as the Panabo City… Read More
BP2 offers reintegration initiatives for beneficiaries
June 23, 2022, 12:46 pm
MANILA – The government pushes for reintegration interventions for beneficiaries of the “Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa” (BP2) program once sent back to their respective home provinces. The BP2 program has been helping hundreds of family-beneficiaries through the whole-of-nation approaches… Read More
Andanar ‘won’t be surprised’ if PRRD becomes Go’s legal adviser
June 21, 2022, 4:58 pm
MANILA – Acting presidential spokesperson and Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on Tuesday said he “would not be surprised” if outgoing President Rodrigo Roa Duterte agrees to be the legal adviser of Senator Christopher “Bong” Go after he steps down from office on June 30. In an… Read More
Go asks Duterte to be his legal consultant
June 19, 2022, 6:03 pm
DAVAO CITY – Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, aware that President Rodrigo Duterte would always crave for work, revealed Sunday that he asked the outgoing Chief Executive to be his legal consultant. Go said the President has yet to decide on the numerous offers he has received. Duterte will… Read More
Lorenzana stable after fainting at Rizal Park’s Freedom Day rites
June 12, 2022, 1:00 pm Updated on June 12, 2022, 4:43 pm
MANILA – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana is in stable condition after fainting during the 124th Independence Day flag-raising ceremony at Rizal Park in Manila Sunday. Arsenio Andolong, DND spokesperson, said in a statement that Lorenzana “is currently in stable… Read More
Continuity of BP2 to bring economic dev’t nationwide
June 6, 2022, 5:29 pm
MANILA – The continuity of the government’s Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa (BP2) program will promote “inclusive economic development”. The incoming Marcos administration must consider the continuation of the BP2 program “to equalize” opportunities nationwide, according to Dr. Juan… Read More
Returning senator seeks suspension of PhilHealth premium hike
June 6, 2022, 1:32 pm
MANILA – Senator-elect JV Ejercito said Monday he will recommend to President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. the suspension of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation's (PhilHealth) scheduled increase of premium rates this month. Ejercito said it is inappropriate to impose on workers… Read More
