Category: State of the Nation
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Sen. Robin Bill Assures Indigenous Peoples Bigger Share of Revenues from Natural Resources
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Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla has filed a bill assuring Indigenous Peoples (IPs) a bigger share of revenues generated from natural resources within the territories of indigenous cultural communities. Padilla, who chairs the Senate Committee on Cultural Communities and Muslim Affairs, filed on Tuesday Senate Bill 2869, which introduces amendments…
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Sen. Robin: Let’s Not Insert Politics into ‘War on Drugs’ Hearing
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Let’s not insert politics into the Senate’s investigation into the Duterte administration’s “war on drugs.” This was the plea made Monday by Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla at the hearing on the matter. Padilla said the threat from illegal drugs and drug syndicates cannot be denied, as drugs were even…
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Sen. Robin: Country Needs Pro-Federalism Senators
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“Ang kailangan ko lang, maghalal kayo ng senador na naniniwala sa pederalismo (I need you to vote for senators who believe in federalism).” This was the request of Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla on Tuesday after he visited Simunul town in Tawi-Tawi to join the observation of the National Month…
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Sen. Robin Vows Farm-to-Market Roads, Added Rights for Mangyans
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Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla promised to bring farm-to-market roads and additional rights for Mangyans, after visiting them in Barangay Panaytayan in Mansalay, Mindoro Oriental on Monday. In his speech before the Mangyans, Padilla – who thanked them for helping him top the polls in Mindoro in 2022 – vowed…
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Three-term Councilor Edith “Wowee” Manguerra is set to run for mayor of Pasay City under the Aksyon Demokratiko party
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Following the call for change and genuine service in Pasay City, three-term Councilor Edith “Wowee” Manguerra filed her Certificate of Candidacy (CoC) with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to officially announce her bid for the city’s mayoralty. In her declaration of candidacy, Manguerra emphasized that serving others is not just…
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PhilHealth Unveils Expanded Healthcare Benefits to Support Filipinos
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PhilHealth continues to uphold its mission to provide every Filipino with access to quality healthcare services through the ongoing campaign, “Pinalawak at mga Bagong Benepisyo para sa Mamamayan, damang-dama ng bawat Pilipino.” This effort, alignedwith President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr.’s vision, represents a significant commitment to strengthening the country’s…
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Sen. Robin Throws Full Support Behind ‘Newbie’ Senate Bids
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Sen. Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla is throwing his full support behind the bids of new candidates running for senator in 2025. On Monday, Padilla accompanied former Interior Undersecretary Jesus “Jayvee” Hinlo Jr. to the Commission on Elections, where Hinlo filed his certificate of candidacy (COC). “What are my legislative programs…
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Bong Go offers additional support to victims recovering from fire in Malabon City
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go reaffirmed his dedication to enhancing the housing situation for Filipinos impacted by natural and man-made disasters during the turnover of emergency housing assistance in Malabon City on Thursday, October 3. Go is advocating for the passage of Senate Bill No. 192, which aims to establish the…
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Bong Go continues push for inclusive economic recovery as he visits Caraga, Davao Oriental to aid struggling farmers, fisherfolks, and senior citizens
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Just a day after filing his candidacy for the 2025 Senatorial elections, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, also known as “Mr. Malasakit,” continues his commitment to help those in need by personally extending assistance to 1,124 indigent sectors in Caraga, Davao Oriental, composed of farmers, fisherfolks, and senior citizens. Held on…
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Bong Go demands action on PhilHealth’s unfulfilled promises: expand benefits, prioritize preventive care
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On Wednesday, October 2, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, led another Senate hearing demanding action from PhilHealth on its unfulfilled promises. Go has been pushing for immediate reforms, emphasizing the need to fix outdated policies, expansion of benefits, increase case rates, lower…
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“Ipaglalaban ko ang kapakanan ng bawat Pilipino sa abot ng aking makakaya” — Bong Go expresses gratitude for strong performance in latest senatorial surveys
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has expressed profound gratitude to the Filipino people for their continued trust and support after being ranked among the top senatorial candidates in the latest Pulse Asia survey for the 2025 elections. According to the results released by Pulse Asia conducted from September 6 to 13,…
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Bong Go provides wheelchairs to PWDs in Cagayan de Oro City, promoting sports and welfare of aspiring para-athletes
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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…