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Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero wants the government to tap the unexpected windfall from value-added tax (VAT) collections on petroleum products for direct financial assistance to sectors affected by the rising fuel costs since the Middle East war erupted...

Balatan niyo man ako, tingnan niyo Duterte pa rin yan.” With this striking remark, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go underscored the depth of his loyalty to the Duterte family, framing his political identity as inseparable from theirs while reiterating that t...

Power consumers may see a slight increase in transmission rates reflected in their April 2026 electricity bills.

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, serving as national auditor, expressed gratitude to members of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP) as he highlighted the party’s ability to secure victories despite limited resources, saying he hopes the same momentum can...

As the dry season begins, PhilHealth reminds members that coverage for heat-related illnesses is in place to help protect Filipinos from rising temperatures and associated health risks.

Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday expressed support for Davao City’s newly formed Inter‑Agency Task Force on Emergency Socioeconomic Crisis Response, which Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte established to manage rising fuel‑driven pressures on trans...

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, serving as national auditor, expressed gratitude to members of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP) as he highlighted the party’s ability to secure victories despite limited resources, saying he hopes the same momentum can...

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go filed a proposed measure on April 8 seeking urgent relief interventions to cushion Filipinos from the impact of surging fuel prices, including the temporary deferment of the payment contributions to key government agencies su...

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go called for an urgent and sweeping government response to cushion the impact of soaring oil prices, emphasizing the need to immediately mobilize available resources to assist affected sectors.

Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero is urging the national and local governments to immediately provide a “fuel differential subsidy” to drivers of public jeepneys, taxis, tricycles and transport operators this April, saying the temporary aid is needed to hel...

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go emphasized the importance of unity, cultural pride, and sustained support for grassroots programs as he joined the 109th Founding Anniversary and 6th Banog-Banog Festival of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon on Tuesday, April 7.

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Youth, commended the graduating class of Basilan National High School (BNHS) during their commencement exercises held in Isabela City, Basilan on Tuesday, March 31, as he dispatched his...

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, a co-author and co-sponsor of Republic Act No. 12316, underscored the need for more responsive fuel relief mechanisms while raising concerns from farmers and fisherfolk who have reportedly been left out of existing fuel subs...

The country’s leading finance app and largest cashless ecosystem, GCash, is reminding users to stay vigilant and take simple yet meaningful steps to protect themselves from scams and fraud this Holy Week.

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go called on Filipinos to remain united and continue praying for former President Rodrigo Duterte as thousands gathered in Davao City on March 28 for a late afternoon solidarity walk marking Duterte’s 81st birthday, held alongsi...

Zamboanga City, Philippines, March 19, 2026 – For many Filipinos, halal goes beyond religious observance. It reflects values of care, responsibility, and trust -- principles that increasingly guide everyday food choices. In culturally diverse cities like...