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SENATOR INSPECTS BOHOL PROJECTS

SEN. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go inspected several projects in Bohol, which he supported as vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, including the construction site of the Governor Celestino Gallares Multi-Specialty Medical Complex.

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Ex-President Duterte, tinawanan lang ang ICC probe sa war on drugs — Sen. Bato

Tinawanan lang ni dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang imbestigasyon ng International Criminal Court sa war on drugs ng kaniyang administrasyon.

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Tolentino: “Research and Development”

OUR modern society advances based on state-of-the-art equipment, services, medicine, food, innovation, industry, agriculture and such other technologies that speed up and improve human life.

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Go files bills to promote better govt services

SEN. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go on Monday said he had filed three bills to promote a "more responsive" government by improving accessibility to public services.

ManilaTimes

FOI as priority legislation pushed

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robinhood Padilla said on Monday that he would call on Malacañang to include the passage of the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill as part of the priority measure that it wants to be passed in the second year of the Marcos administration.

Inquirer

Artificial sweeteners guidelines sought

SEN. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go on Tuesday called on the Department of Health (DoH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be more aggressive in guiding the public on the potential health impacts of artificial sweeteners.

Manila Times

Padilla doesn’t feel allluded to by Drilon’s ‘lack of decorum’ comment

Sen. Robinhood Padilla didn’t feel alluded to by former Sen. Franklin Drilon who remarked on Friday last week about a “lack of decorum” in the current Senate roster of the 19th Congress, without singling out anyone.

Inquirer

Go pushes resilience dept, evacuation bills

IN the wake of a recent 6.2 magnitude earthquake that struck off Batangas province and jolted parts of Luzon and amid the continued state of unrest of Mayon Volcano in Albay, Sen. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go has reiterated his call for the passage of bills that will establish the Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR), as well as mandatory evacuation centers throughout the country

Manila Times

Duterte tops 2025 Senate bets survey

A PUBLICUS Asia survey said former president Rodrigo Duterte was the leading Senate candidate for the 2025 midterm elections.

ManilaTimes

Bato dela Rosa eyes reelection despite controversial ICC ‘drug war’ probe

Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said he is “unbothered” by the decision of the International Criminal Court to resume its investigation into the drug war he implemented under the term of then-President Rodrigo Duterte.

PhilStar

Senado, ipagtatanggol si Sen. Bato laban sa ICC

NAKAHANDANG ipagtanggol ng Senado si Senator “Bato” dela Rosa laban sa International Criminal Court (ICC).

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Stay vigilant! Senator urges monitoring ICC probe despite PH ‘full disengagement’

Senator Francis Tolentino on Friday urged the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to monitor the International Criminal Court’s probe into the country’s bloody drug war despite the government’s move to disengage with the tribunal completely.

Inquirer

Bong Go extends help to indigents in Bulacan

SEN. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go inspected on Monday, July 3, 2023, a Super Health Center (SHC) in Bulakan, Bulacan, and spearheaded relief efforts aimed at assisting underprivileged individuals.

ManilaTimes

Bong Go continues advocacy of bringing medical services

SEN. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, is spearheading several priority initiatives to strengthen the health sector, including the continued operation of Malasakit Centers, the expansion of Super Health Centers, and the establishment of Regional Specialty Centers.

ManilaTimes

Imbestigasyon sa paglabas-masok ng inmate, 'di layong siraan ang NBI: Tolentino

Nilinaw ng isang senador na hindi nila layong siraan ang National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) sa imbestigasyon nito sa paglabas-masok ng isang inmate mula sa kaniyang detention cell.

SMNI

Padilla: New senators taking job seriously

SEN. Robinhood "Robin" Padilla said on Saturday that new senators are not taking their job lightly and are keen on looking for solutions to the problems besieging the country.

Manila Times

Tolentino: The future of electric vehicle

THE globally shared issue on climate change and humanity’s attempts to mitigate its impact have radically altered the ways by which people, goods and information travel. From the ancient tools for traveling to the more modernized vehicles of the contemporary world, transportation indeed plays a pivotal role in driving development and growth.

Manila Times

Tolentino: The future of electric vehicle

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Shoot them dead? Bato says cops deserve due process

Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa laughed off the recent pronouncement of former president Rodrigo Duterte to “shoot dead” police officers involved in the drug trade, knowing his former boss’ propensity for “kill” remarks and rhetoric.

Inquirer

Senators seek new measures to stop exodus of Filipino nurses

Two Senators are pushing for measures that will uplift the welfare of Filipino nurses and encourage them to stay in the Philippines instead of working overseas.

PNA

We’re not sleeping on the job – Padilla

Apparently feeling alluded to, Sen. Robinhood Padilla yesterday chided former Senate president Franklin Drilon for calling the attention of his former colleagues to lack of decorum in the current Senate, saying that while they may be “noisy,” they were not sleeping on the job.

PhilStar

Bato: Make US pay rent for EDCA sites

Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has reiterated his concern on the possible mass exodus of the military and uniformed personnel amid plans to reform the MUP pension system, suggesting the United States could pay rent for using Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites to help fund the pension, which economic managers earlier warned could cause the country’s financial collapse.

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Senator suggests 'adopt a livestock' scheme as Albay residents flee Mayon

Government should make arrangements for temporary care and shelter for livestock that may need to be evacuated from Albay as Mayon Volcano threatens to erupt, according to Sen. Francis Tolentino, who also said a scheme used during the Taal Volcano eruption in 2020 might help make sure animals are cared for until alert levels are lowered.

Philstar

Go to LGUs: Prepare for Mayon eruption

SEN. Christopher "Bong" Go urged concerned local government units (LGUs) and other agencies to be ready to mobilize resources and provide aid in case the Mayon volcano erupts.

Manila Times

SSS, GSIS may still invest in MIF projects – Dela Rosa

Sen. Ronald dela Rosa on Sunday conceded that the funds of state-run health insurance and pension systems may still be funneled to the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) despite senators’ efforts to protect these from being exposed to the contentious wealth fund.

Inquirer

Bong Go underscores importance of Regional Specialty Centers

SEN. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, remains firmly committed to improving health care accessibility for Filipinos.

Manila Times

'Name focal person for senior citizens'

SEN. Francis Tolentino has urged Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to appoint a "focal person" who will handle the welfare of senior citizens.

Philstar

Senator ‘Bato’ de la Rosa calls for responsible gun ownership

THE growth and development of the firearms manufacturing industry will all depend on the number of educated and responsible gun owners.

BusinessMirror

Go bats for more Super Health Centers in provinces

SEN. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go has raised the importance of Super Health Centers (SHCs) in remote areas, saying it will help those living far from cities to gain access to better medical services.

Manila Times

Bong Go eyes 600 Super Health Centers

NAGA CITY: In an effort to improve the health care system in the country, Sen. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go said that he will establish over 600 Super Health Centers across the country wherein 18 of these centers will be built in the Bicol Region.

Manila Times

Padilla says he advised Villar to stop Maharlika debates to pass bill

Senator Robin Padilla on Thursday said he advised fellow first-timer Mark Villar, sponsor of the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund, to refuse further interpellations on the controversial bill in the plenary.

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Rodrigo Duterte as anti-drug czar? Dela Rosa thinks he would spook syndicates, ‘ninja cops’

Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who was the chief implementer of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody drug war, is supporting the idea to have the erstwhile chief executive lead the government’s campaign against illegal drugs.

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Bato recommends Rodrigo Duterte as anti-drug czar | The wRap

Senator Bato dela Rosa, the architect of then-president Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody drug war thinks the former president would be a good choice to lead the Marcos administration’s campaign against illegal drugs.

Rappler

Lakas-CMD, PDP-Laban sign partnership agreement

Stalwarts of the Lakas-CMD and the PDP-Laban have signed a partnership agreement. advertisement According to a report on "State of the Nation", the signing happened after Pampanga Rep. Aurelio "Dong" Gonzales took his oath as Senior Deputy Speaker.

GMA News

Bong Go aids Agusan indigents

SEN. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go said Filipinos, specifically in remote areas, should have easy access to government health services as he extended aid to some poor residents in Agusan del Norte.

Manila Times

Tolentino: 'Nuclear energy'

Electric power has undeniably become a basic need for the modern man. This energy source has truly revolutionized human life in countless ways and our dependence on electricity to power up homes, offices, transportation, communication, and businesses, among numerous other facets of life, is clear and undeniable.

SunStar

Tolentino: Senate concurrence needed over potential security pact with Japan

Senator Francis ‘Tol’ N. Tolentino on Tuesday, May 23, said the potential defense agreement between the Philippine and Japanese governments may need the concurrence of the Senate.

Manila Bulletin

Dela Rosa kneels to cops linked to alleged drug raid cover-up try

Active and retired officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) aired their sentiments regarding the involvement of 49 policemen in the October 8, 2022 drug raid in Tondo, Manila, that yielded 990 kilos of "shabu" amounting to P6.7 billion.

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Robin Padilla wants death penalty for law enforcers, elective execs involved in illegal drugs

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Robin Padilla is again pushing to reinstate the death penalty in the country, this time targeting law enforcement and elected officials implicated in illegal drugs.

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Robin Padilla wants more Shari’ah courts in PH

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Robinhood Padilla has filed a bill calling for the establishment of additional Shari’ah Judicial Districts, stations for the district courts, and circuit courts in the Philippines.

Inquirer

Go backs across-the-board wage hike

SEN. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go supported proposals in the Senate for an across-the-board increase in daily wages to ensure "no Filipino is left behind" in economic development.

Manila Times

Bong Go sponsors bill for regional specialty centers, better healthcare access

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has sponsored the Committee Report on Senate Bill No. 2212 or the proposed “Regional Specialty Centers Act” before the Senate plenary on Wednesday, May 17, highlighting the urgent need to provide access to specialized healthcare services to Filipinos across the country.

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Robin Padilla wants more Shari’ah courts in PH

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Multisectoral approach in fighting malnutrition pushed

SEN. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go stressed the importance of a multisectoral approach in addressing malnutrition which remains a pressing concern as it affects millions of children, hindering their physical and cognitive growth.

Manila Times

Go, Tolentino condemn latest media killing in Oriental Mindoro

Senators Lawrence Christopher “Bong” Go and Francis Tolentino, during their visit to this city Saturday, June 3, condemned the recent killing of Cresenciano Bunduquin, the broadcaster for DWXR Kalahi Radio 101.7 and MUX Online in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro province.

Manila Times

Marcos, Duterte keep high approval ratings

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte continue to enjoy the trust of Filipinos, PUBLiCUS Asia's Pahayag second quarter survey showed.

ManilaTimes

Bong Go gives support to indigents in Lanao

SEN. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go expressed his unwavering dedication to serving the Filipino people, emphasizing the importance of sacrifice, unity and inclusivity in society as he personally led a relief activity for various sectoral groups in Tubod, Lanao del Norte on Wednesday, June 28, in partnership with the Office of Mayor Dionisio Cabahug.

ManilaTimes

Senator: BSKE may still be postponed if

Despite the recent Supreme Court ruling that invalidated the law postponing the 2022 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE), Sen. Francis Tolentino yesterday clarified that the SC does not prohibit any future deferment of elections.

Inquirer

Tolentino: Increasing OFW polls participation

OVERSEAS Filipino workers (OFWs) now have brighter hopes of participating in the 2025 midterm elections as Comelec approved last May the conduct of internet voting. OFW voter turnout in the last May 2022 elections was only at 38 percent, which when translated to numbers is only around 626,000 out of the 1.6 million registered OFWs.

SunStar

Go attends SHC groundbreaking in Davao Sur

SEN. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, personally attended the groundbreaking of the Super Health Center (SHC) in Hagonoy, Davao del Sur on Saturday, July 1.

ManilaTimes

236 katao, nakatanggap ng tulong mula kay Sen. Dela Rosa

SMNI

Senator Bong Go: ‘Give Filipinos The Service They Deserve’

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, during the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA) new Communication and Command Center (CCC) in Pasig City on Wednesday, July 12, expressed his enthusiastic support for the project.

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'Deadma lang': Bato 'unbothered' by ICC's insistence to probe drug war

Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, the former police chief who spearheaded the previous administration's bloody drug war, shrugged off Tuesday the decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to proceed with its investigation into the program's alleged human rights violations.

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Bong Go seeks to enhance OFW hospital

SEN. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go filed Senate Bill (SB) 2297, which seeks to institutionalize the OFW hospital and secure its long-term operations to serve overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families.

ManilaTimes

Bato dela Rosa eyes reelection despite controversial ICC ‘drug war’ probe

Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has decided to seek another term in the Senate, believing that an international court’s “drug war” investigation may even deliver more votes for him.

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Drug war architect Dela Rosa 'unbothered' by ICC decision to continue probe

PhilStar

Sen. Bato dela Rosa, tiwalang hindi kikilalanin ng Marcos administration ang desisyon ng ICC

Kumpiyansa si Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa na hindi kikilalanin ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos Jr., ang ibinabang desisyon ng International Criminal Court (ICC) na nagbabasura sa apela ng Pilipinas na ihinto na ang imbestigasyon sa ‘war on drugs’ ng dating administrasyong Duterte.

RMN

Senado, ipagtatanggol si Sen. Bato laban sa ICC

“Unless there was an actual warrant of arrest from a local court, we cannot give him up,” saad ni Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri, Senate President.

SMNI

Senators: ICC has no jurisdiction over PH, justice system is fine

Senator Francis Tolentino, chair of the Committee on Justice and Human Rights, on Tuesday evening again questioned the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the Philippines.

PNA

PBBM, VP Duterte maintain high approval, trust ratings

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte continued receiving high approval and trust ratings based on the latest RP-Mission and Development Foundation Inc. (RPMD) public opinion poll.

Marcos: PH done dealing with ICC

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday that the Philippines is done dealing with the International Criminal Court (ICC), which is investigating his predecessor's controversial drug war.

SMNI

Stay vigilant! Senator urges monitoring ICC probe despite PH ‘full disengagement’

PNA

Put West PH Sea issue on UN agenda, senator urges DFA

Sen. Francis Tolentino on Friday urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to immediately make the necessary arrangements to ensure that the proposal for the Philippines to raise China’s violation of the arbitral ruling would be taken up in the next UN General Assembly (UNGA) meeting in September.

Stay vigilant! Senator urges monitoring ICC probe despite PH ‘full disengagement’

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Ex-President Duterte, tinawanan lang ang ICC probe sa war on drugs — Sen. Bato

Tinawanan lang ni dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang imbestigasyon ng International Criminal Court sa war on drugs ng kaniyang administrasyon.

UNTV

ECLIP, amnesty program good formula to end insurgency: Solon

The move to strengthen the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP) and the amnesty program will help the government win over the insurgency, a lawmaker here said Tuesday.

PNA

Gwen: 2nd SONA ‘comprehensive’

“Very comprehensive” was how Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia described the second State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 24.

Politics

Tolentino: Research and Development

OUR modern society advances based on state-of-the-art equipment, services, medicine, food, innovation, industry, agriculture and such other technologies that speed up and improve human life.

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Go backs govt digitalization

SEN. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go commended President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for pushing digitalization in his second State of the Nation Address (SONA).

Support for health care workers post-Covid urged

SEN. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go backed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s decision to lift the state of public health emergency due to Covid-19, emphasizing the evolving need to focus now on economic recovery as cases of the disease continue to decline.

ManilaTimes

Naga City, Cebu breaks ground for 150-bed hospital

Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia and Senator Francis Tolentino on Thursday led the groundbreaking ceremony for a 150-bed medical facility in Barangay Poblacion, Naga City of Cebu province, as part of the provincial government’s bid to bring health services in every locality through its hospital expansion and equipping program.

PNA

Tolentino seeks anti-graft inclusions in new gov’t procurement law

Senator Francis Tolentino wants pending anti-graft bills to be included in the proposed new procurement law being requested by Malacanang.

ManilaStandard

LOCAL UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES URGED TO HAVE OWN MEDICAL SCHOOL

SENATOR Francis Tolentino believes it’s about time colleges and universities run by local government units must have their own medical schools to address the shortage of doctors in the country.

ThePost

Go seeks upgrade of hospital facilities

SEN. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go sought continued funding for the improvement of medical facilities to level up services in public hospitals.

PNA

Tolentino hinirit tratado sa PH-China joint patrol

Duda si Senador Francis Tolentino kung puwede ang joint patrol ng Pilipinas at China sa West Philippine Sea (WPS) dahil kailangan ng isang tratado para maisakatuparan ito.

ManilaStandard

Stay vigilant! Senator urges monitoring ICC probe despite PH ‘full disengagement’

Inquirer

Put West PH Sea issue on UN agenda, senator urges DFA

Inquirer

Ex-President Duterte, tinawanan lang ang ICC probe sa war on drugs — Sen. Bato

Duda si Senador Francis Tolentino kung puwede ang joint patrol ng Pilipinas at China sa West Philippine Sea (WPS) dahil kailangan ng isang tratado para maisakatuparan ito.

ManilaStandard

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