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Bong Go provides wheelchairs to PWDs in Cagayan de Oro City, promoting sports and welfare of aspiring para-athletes
Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go’s Malasakit Team collaborated with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the local government of Cagayan de Oro City to provide sports wheelchairs for the specially abled residents. Go, who is also the Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, has been a staunch advocate of the welfare of persons with… Read more
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Boosting inclusive economic recovery, Bong Go’s Malasakit Team visits Marilao, Bulacan to help struggling labor sectors
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, in collaboration with Vice Mayor Jun Bob dela Cruz, brought assistance to displaced workers in Marilao, Bulacan on Thursday, September 26. “Kailangan nating tulungan ang ating kapwa Pilipino na makabangon. Ang pagtulong sa mga displaced workers ay hindi lang nakakapagpabuti ng kanilang pamumuhay, kundi nakakatulong din sa ekonomiya ng ating komunidad,”… Read more
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Sen. Robin Resolution Condemns Killings of Teduray Tribe Members
Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla condemned the continued spate of killing of members of the Teduray tribe in the Bangsamoro Region, following the fatal shooting of Teduray leader and village councilman Elvin Moires last September 17. Padilla filed on Thursday Senate Resolution 1203, where he noted the number of killings in the Teduray tribe is… Read more
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Sen. Robin’s Resolution Salutes Crew of BRP Teresa Magbanua
For enduring harassment and hardships while maintaining the Philippines’ presence in the West Philippine Sea, the crew of the BRP Teresa Magbanua were saluted by Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla. In Senate Resolution 1202, Padilla cited the BRP Teresa Magbanua’s crew for their “crucial and immeasurable contribution” to maintaining our sovereignty. “The crucial and immeasurable… Read more
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Bong Go Scrutinizes DSWD’s Validation of Beneficiaries
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go raised concerns during the Senate Committee on Finance deliberations on the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) budget on Monday, September 16, about the accuracy and efficiency of the department’s efforts to validate beneficiaries of their social programs. As one of the Vice Chairs of the Senate Finance Committee, he… Read more
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AkoOFW assails bid to revive e-sabong
RAISING funds to defray the cost of government programs and projects need not come from sources deemed as dubious, says an advocate group representing migrant workers. In a statement, Advocates and Keepers Organization AKO OFW Inc. chairman Dr. Chie Umandap likewise assailed efforts to revive the so-called e-sabong, an online betting scheme embarking on cockfighting.… Read more
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Former anti-graft chief seeks audit of P245 billion flood control projects amid Metro’s massive flooding
The former chief of the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission (PAGC) has called for a comprehensive audit of the country’s P245-billion budget for flood control projects for 2024 amid the massive flooding in the capital region following the onslaught of Super Typhoon Carina (international name Gaemi). Atty, Nicasio Conti, former commissioner of PAGC, now the chief executive… Read more
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Former Anti-graft chief seeks regulated gaming BPOs to offset POGO revenues
The former chief of the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission (PAGC) said the government can offset the potential revenue losses from the operations of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) by allowing gaming Business Process Outsourcing in export processing zones to enpolsure strict regulations. Atty. Nicasio Conti, former head of PAGC, now chief executive officer of Capstone-Intel Corp.… Read more
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P-pop sensation must drive growth of creatives industry – Capstone-Intel research
Research firm Capstone-Intel Corporation said government and private sector support to P-pop groups such as BINI and SB-19 can create jobs and harness the potential of the country’s creative industry. “The growing number of followers of P-pop groups such as BINI and SB-19 unlocks the potential of the creative sector, which is now a source… Read more
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Former anti-graft official urges strict rules on gambling Ads
The former Commissioner of the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission (PAGC) is seeking legislative measures to regulate advertisements on gambling, similar to the stringent controls on tobacco and smoking citing damaging impact of addiction to families and individuals. Atty. Nicasio Conti, former commissioner of PAGC, now the CEO of Capstone-Intel Corp. said there is a need to… Read more