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Proposed reforms in the power sector must translate into tangible savings for ordinary households and not remain mere promises, particularly as Filipino families continue to grapple with the rising cost of basic necessities.

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go extended assistance through his Malasakit Team to families affected by a flash flood in Barangay Talomo Proper, Davao City, following the incident on July 24.

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go joined the 55th founding anniversary celebration of the Davao Oriental Provincial Medical Center in Mati City on Friday, July 24, where he witnessed the ceremonial turnover and blessing of a new floor-mounted digital x-ray an...

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's Malasakit Team provided aid to the fire victims in Malabang, Lanao del Sur, Tuesday July 21.

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 Francis “Chiz” Escudero has filed a measure proposing to overhaul the country’s product regulatory system by transferring several functions of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to other government agencies better aligned with the nature and r...

Power consumers may see a slight increase in transmission rates reflected in their July 2026 electricity bills due to an increase in ancillary service (AS) rates.

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go expressed support for the distribution of assistance to 981 indigent residents in Mati City, Davao Oriental, on Friday, July 10, as part of continuing efforts to help vulnerable sectors access immediate government support.

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...