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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go expressed concern over the deaths of two Filipino seafarers and the injuries sustained by 12 others following a series of drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea near southern Ukraine.

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has filed Senate Bill No. 2332, or the proposed Constitutional Education Act, seeking to strengthen civic education by integrating the study of the Philippine Constitution into the basic education curriculum.

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go on Wednesday, July 15, underscored the need for sustained government assistance to help families recover from fire incidents as his Malasakit Team, in coordination with the local government of Davao City, provided aid to 1,03...

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go’s office extended assistance to residents affected by a fire in Barangay Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, on Tuesday, July 7, as the senator continued to call for stronger disaster response systems, improved fire protection, and...

MANILA — The Office of the Vice President has activated its disaster preparedness and response measures as Typhoon Inday approaches, with relief goods and essential resources being prepositioned in areas that may be affected by the weather disturbance.

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go hailed barangay officials as the country's frontline public servants and underscored the vital role they play in delivering government services as he addressed the Liga ng mga Barangay (LNB) Davao Oriental Provincial Liga Con...

MANILA — The Office of the Vice President has once again received an unmodified opinion from the Commission on Audit (COA) for Calendar Year 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year under the leadership of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte that the agency h...

MANILA — The Office of the Vice President demonstrated sound fiscal management and efficient use of public funds in 2025, posting high budget utilization and maintaining strong performance in government financial accountability.

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go lamented the recent shooting outside Kolehiyo ng Pantukan in Davao de Oro, saying the incident should further compel authorities and policymakers to take school safety, youth protection, and mental health concerns more seriou...

GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines – Grab and McDonald’s Philippines have mobilized joint relief operations supporting families, driver-partners, and communities affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck offshore Sarangani earlier this month, causing...

Recognizing the challenges brought about by high fuel prices and expenses, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go extended assistance to members of Tricycle Operators and Drivers Associations (TODA) in San Isidro, Davao Oriental, on Wednesday, June 24.

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said the fatal shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Leyte should prompt a serious review of existing youth-related laws, school safety rules, and mental health interventions, particularly after reports...

Following the recent earthquake that affected communities in Sarangani Province and nearby areas in Mindanao, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go dispatched his Malasakit Team on June 19 to provide relief assistance to residents in Malungon and Maasim in Sarang...

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go filed Proposed Senate Resolution No. 449 expressing the profound sympathy and sincere condolences of the Senate to the families and loved ones of student-athletes Rene Clert Baterbonia and Chukwuemeka Divine Adili, who died d...

Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero is eyeing a measure that will transfer several regulatory functions of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to other government agencies to make government approval processes more efficient and business compliance easier.

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Sports, filed Senate Resolution No. 450 on Monday, June 15, seeking a Senate inquiry into the tragic drowning deaths of Ateneo de Manila University men’s basketball team members Rene Cl...