As Severe Tropical Storm Crising battered the Philippines and exacerbated southwest monsoon rains, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go underscored the urgent need for targeted, results-oriented flood control infrastructure and swift government action to mitigate the damage and protect the public, particularly with millions of students preparing to return to school by early August. Go highlighted both…
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go secured the top spot in terms of both public approval and trust ratings based on the Publicus Asia, Inc.’s Pahayag 2025 Second Quarter survey, conducted from June 27 to 30. With an approval rating of 36 percent, Go capped a steady upward trajectory over the past year — 18 percent in…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Office of the Vice President (OVP) under Vice President Sara Z. Duterte has once again obtained the highest audit rating from the Commission on Audit for 2024, marking its third consecutive year of receiving an unmodified opinion on its financial statements. In its latest annual audit report, the…
Photo courtesy: DPWH DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council expressed serious concerns on the possible economic impact on the region’s economy should the Supreme Court’s Writ of Kalikasan lead to a suspension of the construction of the vital Samal Island–Davao City bridge. Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, chair of the Committee on Finance, Ways and Means,…
Peaceful cities do not come as a matter of course. It is a product of uncompromising leadership, law enforcement and discipline among others. This year’s most peaceful cities in the Philippines are Dumaguete and Davao. The two cities have distinct attributes however. Dumaguete City total land area is about 34 square kilometers with a population…
Following a visit to several fire-hit communities on Monday, July 7, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go renewed his call for the full implementation of the law mandating the construction of permanent evacuation centers in all municipalities and cities. He referred to Republic Act No. 12076, or the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act — which he principally authored…
Not long time ago one “Alias Rene” was presented by Sen. Risa Hontiveros as a star witness against Kingdom of Jesus Christ Pastor Apollo Quiboloy for sexual trafficking and fraud and to testify in the Senate Committee Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality which she chairs. Hontiveros took off from the indictment of the…
In photo (left to right) Sen. JV Ejercito, Lupon, Davao Oriental Vice Mayor Clarence Go with his father Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go. Bong Go joins 58th Araw ng Davao Oriental * Vows to push for Mindanao development * Will bring services closer to Davao Oriental Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go joined the vibrant celebration of the 58th Araw…
The non-commissioned straw poll was conducted last June 20 to 22 by research firm Tangere showing VP Sara leading the nine possible presidential bets which include former Vice President Leni Robredo, Speaker Martin Romualdez, , Senate President Chiz Escudero, Senators Risa Hontiveros, Bong Go, Raffy Tulfo, Imee Marcos, Robin Padilla and VP Sara Duterte. The…
By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte declared over the weekend the need for the Philippines to maintain an independent foreign policy and avoid getting involved in the disputes between the United States and China. In what is considered the sharpest criticism against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. the Vice President slammed Marcos…
