(Eagle News)–Senator Bong Go is proposing the establishment of a national academy that will focus on the sports development of the youth. Under Senate Bill No. 397, Go said the National Academy of Sports for High School shall serve as the “premier training center to develop the athletic skills and talents of high school students.” He said the center, which shall have an initial funding of P150 million under the bill, will be built in […]
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President Duterte to announce names of “ninja cops” soon — Go
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte will reveal the names of policemen allegedly involved in the recycling of illegal drugs, or the so-called ninja cops. This is according to Senator Bong Go, who spoke to reporters on Tuesday, Sept. 24. “Sabi niya kahapon sa akin kailangang malaman ng publiko yan soon,” Go, who was present in a recent executive session in the Senate where former Criminal Investigation and Detection Group chief Benjamin Magalong revealed the names, said. […]
Go: Next BuCor chief should be a “killer”
(Eagle News)–Senator Bong Go on Wednesday, Sept. 11, said the next Bureau of Corrections chief should be a “killer.” Go made the recommendation as he revealed an “exasperated” President Rodrigo Duterte had already started looking for the replacement of Nicanor Faeldon, who was sacked as BuCor chief over the Good Conduct Time Allowance law mess. Although Go said he had someone in mind, he refused to reveal his identity. “Kung former military or former police […]
In photo: Duterte, Go strike a pose while watching Gilas game vs Italy
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Bong Go pose for a picture as they watch the Gilas Pilipinas’ basketball match against Italy. The picture was posted on Go’s Facebook account. ” Naubos na namin ni Tatay Digong ang popcorn. Laban team Pilipinas Gilas! – Kuya Bong GO,” his caption read. Italy won the match by a whopping 46 points : 108-62.
Lagman slams Go for “image beyond repair” remark
(Eagle News)–Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman on Wednesday, Aug. 28, slammed Senator Bong Go for calling his image “beyond repair” during a privilege speech in which Go defended the Malasakit Centers he was pushing for. In a statement, Lagman said Go’s “ballistic reaction was unprovoked because I did not even mention his name when I asked the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) during its budget briefing to provide the legal basis for its funding the Malasakit […]
In photo: President Duterte, Senator Go share burger meal while reading newspapers
(Eagle News)–In this picture released by Senator Bong Go, he and President Rodrigo Duterte share a burger meal while reading newspapers. It was unclear where and when this took place. “Time out muna! Gutom kami ni tatay Digong. Burger muna. – Kuya Bong Go,” the caption of the picture read.
Senator Go to accompany President Duterte in China visit next week
(Eagle News) – Senator Christopher “Bong” Go will be accompanying President Rodrigo Duterte when he visits China next week. Go, the former special assistant of President Duterte, said that “one of the matters that Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping might talk about in their meeting is the reported passing of Chinese warships in Philippine waters without clearance from the Philippine government.” “I cannot speak on behalf of the President, pero sa pag-uusap po […]
PNP nabs 3 men for alleged extort try on Bong Go, others
(Eagle News)–Three men who allegedly attempted to extort money from several people in government, including Senator Bong Go, have been arrested by the police. The Philippine National Police-Anti-Cybercrime Group identified the suspects as Dennis Jose Borbon, an online blogger and a former staff member of the 1-Edukasyon partylist; Edgar Paulo James Bularan.; and Menard Greg Bassa. Only Borbon and Bularan, who were arrested in an entrapment operation in Malabon, were presented to the media in […]
Senator Go open to conducting probe into alleged anomalies in PCSO, PhilHealth
(Eagle News)–Senator Bong Go is open to conducting a Senate investigation into the alleged anomalies in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation. Go made the comment after President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the termination of all forms of gambling under PCSO’s mandate due to “massive corruption.” Earlier, Duterte also asked PhilHealth acting Chief Roy Ferrer and its board members to hand over their “courtesy resignation” following allegations a clinic in Quezon […]
Go reiterates push for a department for OFWs following rape of Filipina in Kuwait
(Eagle News)–Senator-elect Bong Go on Thursday, June 13, reiterated his push for the creation of a department for Overseas Filipino Workers following the reported rape of a Filipina in Kuwait. Go had said the department would help provide assistance to OFWs, whether this be in legal form, or in other forms. “Hinding hindi natin palalampasin ang panggagahasa sa isa nating kababayan na pumunta ng Kuwait upang magtrabaho at mabigyan ng magandang kinabukasan ang kanyang pamilya,” […]
In photos: President Duterte with Bong Go in Malacañang amid rumors the chief executive had been confined in a hospital
(Eagle News)–In these pictures released by Bong Go on Sunday, President Rodrigo Duterte is seen with his former aide in Bahay Pagbabago in the Malacañang Complex. The pictures came out after rumors President Duterte had been confined in the Cardinal Santos Medical Center in San Juan due to a cardiac arrest. The Palace has since denied the rumors, saying Duterte was merely resting in Malacañang.
Bong Go bares back anew to prove he has no tattoo, says Advincula’s claims were malicious black propaganda
(Eagle News) – Senatorial aspirant Christopher “Bong” Go once again took of his shirt to show his bare back and disprove the allegations made by Peter Joemel Advincula, the man claiming to be “Bikoy”, that he had a dragon tattoo on his back linked allegedly to illegal drugs. Go said Advincula’s allegation were all “malicious black propaganda” and hinted that it could be the work of the opposition. “Alam n’yo panahon ‘to ng pulitika. Kukulayan […]





