Bong Go aids Sibugay town flood victims
Sen. Bong Go has extended assistance to flood victims in Kabasalan town in Zamboanga Sibugay......»»
Bong Go inspects infra project, aids indigents in Cebu
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go visited Naga City, Cebu on Wednesday, 12 July where he inspected the seawall project and government vehicles that he had advocated funding for as vice chair of the Senate Committee on Finance. He also aided indigent residents of the city. Go has consistently championed the need to support local governments in their efforts to develop and implement infrastructure projects and improve public service delivery for their constituents. Accompanied by local officials, including Congresswoman Rhea Gullas, Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, and Naga City Mayor Valdemar M. Chiong, Go toured the seawall project site, inspected the acquired vehicles, including an ambulance unit and other multipurpose vehicles, and engaged in discussions regarding other opportunities to further help the community. Go also led a relief operation at Barangay Poblacion tennis court. In his address, the senator reiterated the importance of cooperation between national and local government units in pursuing progress and development. He emphasized that progress could only be achieved through a united and collaborative effort, with local governments playing a crucial role in identifying and implementing projects that address the specific needs of their communities. “Nandito ako para magbayad sa utang na loob sa inyo, sa inyong suporta sa akin. Huwag kayong magpasalamat sa amin. Kami ang dapat na magpasalamat sa inyo dahil binigyan n’yo kami ng pagkakataon na makapagserbisyo sa inyo. Mula sa puso ang aking pasasalamat sa inyong lahat. Maraming salamat talaga, salamat mga Bisaya,” said Go. “Tao lang rin kami na napapagod rin. Pero kapag nakikita namin kayong masaya nawawala ang aking pagod. Makatulong sa mga pasyente, makatulong sa mga kababayan nating mahihirap, makatulong sa mga proyekto na makakapag-unlad ng inyong syudad, at makapag-iwan ng kaunting ngiti sa panahon ng inyong pagdadalamhati. Masaya na rin ako ngayong araw na nakikita ko na nakangiti kayo,” he continued. Aside from the projects he inspected, Go also supported the construction of a slope protection structure in Brgy. Balirong, rehabilitation of a public market and several multipurpose buildings. On the same visit, Go helped around 2,000 struggling Cebuanos by providing grocery packs, vitamins, and masks. Meanwhile, select residents received shoes, shirts, mobile phones, watches, bicycles, and balls for basketball and volleyball. "Ilang beses ng pabalik balik dito sa atin probinsya (si Senator Bong Go) at ganun rin sa mga kalapit probinsya natin. (Talagang) pinapakita niya na hindi lang sa salita... Kung ano ang sasabihin nya gagawin nya. Yan si Senator Bong Go," Governor Garcia expressed. In line with his vision to provide a better healthcare system, Go, as chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, likewise highlighted the establishment of more Super Health Centers in the country, including the 19 centers that will be established in the province of Cebu. Super Health Centers offer database management, out-patient, birthing, isolation, diagnostic (laboratory: x-ray, ultrasound), pharmacy, and ambulatory surgical unit. Other available services are eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) service; oncology centers; physical therapy and rehabilitation center; and telemedicine, which makes remote diagnosis and treatment of patients possible. Meanwhile, Go also encouraged those with health concerns and in need of medical assistance from the government to visit Malasakit Centers located at Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC), Cebu City Medical Center, and St. Anthony Mother & Child Hospital in Cebu City, Cebu Provincial Hospital in Carcar City, Lapu-Lapu City District Hospital, Eversley Childs Sanitarium and General Hospital in Mandaue City, and Talisay District Hospital in Talisay City. First established in Cebu in 2018, the Malasakit Center is a one-stop shop through which agencies such as DSWD, DOH, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office assist indigent patients by bringing their hospital bills to the lowest amount possible. On the same day, Go was in Carcar City where he attended the groundbreaking of the city’s Super Health Center, checked the operations of the Malasakit Center at Cebu Provincial Hospital, and provided assistance to more than a thousand indigents. See more photos here: The post Bong Go inspects infra project, aids indigents in Cebu appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bong Go aids disadvantaged displaced workers in Quezon City
Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go's team, in coordination with the office of Councilor Anton Reyes, organized a relief activity for hundreds of residents in Barangay Marilag, Quezon City on Friday, 7 July. "Sa panahon ngayon, patuloy lang po ang ating pagbabayanihan, mga kababayan ko. Kami po sa gobyerno ay patuloy na gagawa ng mga paraan upang mabalik ang sigla ng ating ekonomiya,” said Go in a video message. Go is one of the authors and co-sponsors of Senate Bill No. 1594, which aims to institutionalize the One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines Program as a government initiative to promote the expansion of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by using local raw materials, traditions, and cultures throughout the country. In an effort to assist those in rural areas suffering from lack of job opportunities, Go has also proposed SBN 420. If the bill is approved, it will provide temporary work for eligible low-income rural families who are willing to undertake unskilled manual work for a certain period. "Asahan niyo po na ako naman ay patuloy niyong magiging kasangga sa Senado at pagsisilbihan kayo sa abot nang aking makakaya,” he said. The aid effort was conducted at the satellite office of Councilor Reyes in Brgy. Marilag, where Go's team handed out snacks, masks, and shirts to 200 beneficiaries. Select recipients also received shoes. Meanwhile, the Department of Labor and Employment conducted an orientation and committed to extend livelihood support to qualified recipients as part of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged / Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program. The post Bong Go aids disadvantaged displaced workers in Quezon City appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bong Go aids indigent students in Talisay, Camarines Norte
The Office of Senator Christopher “Bong” Go worked together with the Department of Social Welfare and Development to offer aid to indigent students in Talisay, Camarines Norte on Friday, 30 June. Held at the Talisay Sports Complex, Go’s staff distributed snacks, masks, and shirts to a total of 329 students. They also gave away shoes and cellular phones to select individuals. Moreover, personnel from the DSWD provided assistance to qualified beneficiaries. In a video message, Go, chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, expressed his unwavering support for improving access to healthcare in the country. Go likewise urged the residents to avail of medical assistance from the Malasakit Center at the Camarines Norte Provincial Hospital in Daet. Malasakit Centers bring together representatives from the DSWD, Department of Health, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. To date, 158 operational centers have helped more than seven million Filipinos nationwide, according to the DOH. “Sa mga pasyente, lapitan niyo lang ang Malasakit Center dahil para ‘to sa inyo. Kung may hospital bill kayo, nandiyan ang mga ahensya ng gobyerno na tutulong para mabayaran ito,” said Go. In his role as Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, Go pushed for the allocation of funds for various projects in Camarines Norte, including the construction of a control structure for the Mabulao River in Daet, and a multi-purpose building for the Camarines Norte State College, among others. Last June 20, 119 students from the town received similar assistance. On June 10, Go personally visited the Malasakit Center in Daet and attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Super Health Center in Talisay town in the said province, where he also provided aid to struggling individuals. The post Bong Go aids indigent students in Talisay, Camarines Norte appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Go aids patients, frontliners in Lanao visit
Committed to improving access to healthcare services especially for indigent Filipinos, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, extended support to patients and frontliners during his team’s monitoring visit to the Malasakit Center at Kapatagan Provincial Hospital in Lanao del Norte last Thursday, 29 June. Go’s team provided assistance, such as grocery packs, masks, vitamins, shirts, and snacks to 132 patients and 229 frontliners. They also gave away mobile phones, shoes and balls for basketball and volleyball to select beneficiaries. Representatives from the Department of Social Welfare and Development also extended financial assistance to qualified patients that day. In his video message, the senator emphasized the significance of the continuing operations of Malasakit Centers to ensure the efficient provision of medical assistance to particularly poor and indigent residents. The Malasakit Centers program is a brainchild of Go, designed to streamline medical assistance programs to facilitate the provision of healthcare services to all Filipinos. Under Republic Act 11463, which Go principally authored and sponsored, every DoH-run hospital, plus the Philippine General Hospital in Manila City, are mandated to have its own Malasakit Center. Other public hospitals may also have a Malasakit Center upon assessment of the DoH to ensure they meet the criteria provided in the law. There are now 158 operational centers across the country. During the visit, Senator Go’s team engaged with and took note of the challenges faced by the staff, patients, and medical professionals in the hospital. The primary objective of the monitoring visit was to identify any issue that might hinder the prompt and effective delivery of medical assistance. By identifying these obstacles, Senator Go aims to implement necessary improvements and measures to overcome them, ensuring that the center operates smoothly and effectively as part of his oversight function on the implementation of the law. On the previous day, Go personally attended the 64th Araw ng Lanao del Norte celebration in Nunungan town, provided assistance to indigents and witnessed the launch of the Mt. Inayawan Range Natural Park. He also visited Tubod and checked the legislative building, an infrastructure project he supported, and led another relief effort for 1,000 indigent individuals in the town. Lastly, the senator attended the groundbreaking of the Super Health Center and spearheaded another distribution activity for a thousand more struggling residents in Lala town. The post Go aids patients, frontliners in Lanao visit appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bong Go aids indigent students in Laak, Davao de Oro
Recognizing the vital role education plays in the country's development, Senator Bong Go has committed himself to helping enhance the education system in the country through various proposed legislation. In a video message during his team’s relief activity for struggling students on Monday, 26 June, Go maintained that he advocates for the passage of Senate Bill No. 1864, also known as the Act on Suspending Student Loan Payments During Disasters and Emergencies, which seeks to offer assistance to students who have borrowed loans but face difficulties in repaying them as a result of calamities and other unforeseen crises. Meanwhile, SBN 1359, known as the Act Prohibiting the "No Permit, No Exam" Policy, which Senator Go co-authored and co-sponsored, was passed on its third and final reading in March. The bill aims to penalize the implementation of a policy that restricts students from taking exams or similar educational assessments based on unpaid tuition or other school fees. Go also continues to champion SBN 1360, which aims to broaden the scope of the tertiary education subsidy by making amendments to Republic Act No. 10931, also known as the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act. The proposed legislation strives to offer increased assistance to students who face challenges in financing their tuition and other school fees, including those who are currently not eligible for subsidies provided by the existing law. “Education serves as the foundation for progress and the key to unlocking a brighter future for our nation. It is through education that we can empower our youth, equip them with knowledge and skills, and shape them into responsible and productive citizens,” underscored Go. “Investing in education is an investment in our country's future. When we prioritize education, we invest in the development of human capital, fostering a highly skilled workforce that can drive economic growth and prosperity,” he stressed further. The relief activity was held at the municipal hall, where Go’s team provided relief items, such as shirts, vitamins, snacks, and masks to 700 disadvantaged students. His team also gave mobile phones, shoes, and balls for basketball and volleyball to select recipients. “Mayroon ding mga dala na bola ang aking opisina kasi ang advocacy ko po ay sports. Gusto ko po ipagpatuloy po ang kampanya ni (dating) pangulong Duterte na labanan ang kriminalidad at iligal na droga sa pamamaraan na engganyuhin po ang mga kabataan na maglaro na lang ng basketball o anumang larangan ng pampalakasan,” encouraged Go who chairs the Senate Committee on Sports. “Diba mas mabuti na yung busy yung kabataan sa basketball o volleyball o sa ibang palakasan kesa naman maligaw sila sa ibang landas? Engganyuhin po natin silang mag-basketball at mag-volleyball. Get into sports and stay away from drugs,” he urged. Meanwhile, Go, Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, also reminded the youth to prioritize their health and even encouraged them to seek the services of the Malasakit Center located at Davao de Oro Provincial Hospital branches in Laak, Montevista, Maragusan, and Pantukan; and the Davao Regional Medical Center in nearby Tagum City. A brainchild of Go, the Malasakit Centers program provides one-stop shops where concerned agencies, such as the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Health, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, are brought under one roof to ensure that medical assistance programs are more conveniently within the reach of particularly poor and indigent Filipinos. Go is the principal author and sponsor of Republic Act No. 11463 or the Malasakit Centers Act of 2019, which institutionalized the Malasakit Centers program. To date, 158 operational centers have helped more than seven million Filipinos nationwide, according to the DOH. Go, who is also Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, supported various infrastructure initiatives in Davao de Oro. He was instrumental in the construction of a multipurpose building in Compostela; the construction of the Monkayo, Compostela Valley - Veruela Road; and the improvement of the public market in Monkayo. Other major initiatives he supported include the construction of the Nabunturan – Maco and Nabunturan - Laak roads; the installation of street lights in Nabunturan; rehabilitation of the local roads and bridges in New Bataan; and the concreting of the local access road in Pantukan The post Bong Go aids indigent students in Laak, Davao de Oro appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bong Go visits new legislative building and aids indigents in Tubod, Lanao del Norte
Sen. 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 on Wednesday, 28 June. Prior to the relief activity for various sectoral groups in Tubod, Lanao del Norte in partnership with the Office of Mayor Dionisio Cabahug, Go also conducted a site inspection for the upcoming legislative building project in the town. As Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, Go supported the construction of the project, aiming to provide a dedicated space for the town's legislative affairs. Go hopes that the initiative will bolster good governance, streamline operations, and enhance the overall efficiency of the local government. Other projects he supported in the province are the construction of farm-to-market roads in Bacolod and Lala; road rehabilitation in Munai; purchase of one ambulance unit in Kapatagan; construction of flood control and drainage structure in Lala; rehabilitation of public markets in Magsaysay; and construction of multipurpose buildings in Kauswagan, Nunungan, Pantao Ragat, Pantar, Salvador, Tangcal and Tubod. In commemoration of Eid al-Adha, Go, in his speech, conveyed his love and respect for the Muslim community. Specifically, he emphasized the inclusive and unbiased treatment they experience in his hometown of Davao City. "Mahal na mahal namin ni former mayor, former president (Rodrigo Duterte) ang mga Muslim sa Davao. Fair talaga doon, walang discrimination doon sa amin, " Go said, sharing an anecdote about the thoughtful selection process established by the Davao City government to assist members of the Muslim community in their journey to Mecca. Go reiterated that all Muslim Filipinos hold an essential place within the shared national identity of the Philippines. Regardless of their religious affiliation, the senator emphasized the unity that binds Filipinos as one people. “Mahal na mahal namin ang mga kapatid nating Muslim dahil para sa amin, tayo po ay Pilipino lahat. Ma-Kristiyano, ma-Muslim, Pilipino tayong lahat,” said Go. Held at the Tubod municipal gymnasium, Go and his team provided grocery packs, shirts, masks, vitamins, and snacks to 1,000 beneficiaries. Select beneficiaries also received bicycles, cellphones, shoes, watch, and balls for basketball and volleyball. In a separate distribution, the Department of Social Welfare and Development provided financial assistance to the beneficiaries. As Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, Go also offered to assist those with health concerns. He encouraged them to seek medical assistance from any of the 158 Malasakit Centers nationwide. Signed into law in 2019, the Malasakit Centers Act mandates the establishment of the centers in every Department of Health-run hospital nationwide and in the Philippine General Hospital in Manila where particularly poor and indigent patients can conveniently access medical assistance programs by the government. Go is the principal author and sponsor of the measure. “Ang Malasakit Center po ay one-stop shop, nasa loob na ho ng hospital ‘yung apat na ahensya ng gobyerno – PhilHealth, PCSO (Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office), DOH, DSWD. Tutulungan ho kayo hanggang maging zero balance po ang inyong billing,” Go explained. Go then expressed gratitude to the local and barangay officials, which included Lanao del Norte Gov. Imelda Dimaporo, 1st District Representative Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo, Mayor Dionisio Cabahug, Vice Mayor Clifford Jumalon, among others, acknowledging their dedicated service to the community. In a speech, Cong. Khalid Dimaporo extended his heartfelt appreciation to Go for his unwavering commitment to the people of Lanao del Norte. “Nagtatrabaho si SAP Bong Go, si Senador Bong Go, nagtatrabaho para sa lalawigan ng Lanao del Norte dahil isang tawag lang, automatic magtatrabaho na si Senador Bong Go,” Dimaporo said. While Duterte's term has come to an end, Dimaporo said that Go continues to work diligently for Lanao del Norte and the entire Philippines, making Mindanaoans proud. He emphasized the significance of having a voice in the Senate, mentioning his active participation in addressing the concerns of their constituents. The congressman further commended Go for his hands-on approach to public service, mentioning his visits to provinces and municipalities to personally witness the needs and challenges faced by the people. He likewise highlighted the senator's commitment to serving the people diligently, regardless of political color. The post Bong Go visits new legislative building and aids indigents in Tubod, Lanao del Norte appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Go aids indigents in Vigan
Sen. Bong Go visited Vigan City in Ilocos Sur on Monday to distribute assistance to struggling Ilocanos in partnership with the provincial government led by Gov. Jerry Singson......»»
Bong Go aids indigents in Plaridel, Bulacan
Senator Bong Go, an advocate for public health, continues to promote the establishment of more Super Health Centers in strategic areas to alleviate the strain on hospitals nationwide and to bring essential health services from the government closer to the people. In a video message during his team’s relief effort in Plaridel, Bulacan on Tuesday, 20 June, Go explained, “Ang Super Health Center is a medium type of a polyclinic. Mas maliit po sa hospital, mas malaki po sa rural health unit, kung saan po ay pwede magpagamot at mga basic services tulad ng panganganak, dental, laboratory at iba pa.” Through the collective efforts of fellow lawmakers, sufficient funds had been allocated for 307 Super Health Centers in 2022 and 322 in 2023. The Department of Health, as the lead implementing agency, identifies the strategic locations for the construction of such centers, including in the town of Plaridel. Go added that these centers will be turned over to the local government unit upon construction, saying, “Pwede i-expand yan ng LGU pagdating ng panahon. Kung gusto niyong lagyan ng dialysis machine, pwede po lagyan ng dialysis center.” Apart from Plaridel, there will be other Super Health Centers set to be established in the cities of Baliuag, Meycauayan, and San Jose del Monte; and the towns of Angat, Balagtas, Bulakan, Pandi, San Miguel, Guiguinto, Marilao, Obando, Paombong, San Ildefonso, and San Rafael. The distribution activity was held at the municipal covered court where 500 struggling Bulakeños were given assistance, such as masks, snacks, vitamins, and shirts. Select beneficiaries also received shoes, and balls for basketball and volleyball. Continuing his message, Go encouraged Bulakeños with health concerns to seek the services of the Malasakit Centers located at Bulacan Medical Center in Malolos City, Rogaciano M. Mercado Memorial Hospital (RMMMH) in Sta. Maria, and Ospital ng Lungsod ng San Jose del Monte in San Jose del Monte City. Principally authored and sponsored by Go in the Senate, the Malasakit Centers program brings together all concerned agencies to provide particularly poor and indigent patients convenient access to the government’s medical assistance programs. As Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, Go also supported several initiatives to help in the province’s development. These include the rehabilitation of the Bulacan State University Activity Center and the construction of a multipurpose building in Malolos City, the construction of drainages, the provision of medical equipment for local hospitals, the improvement of the Pandi District Hospital, concreting of a farm-to-market road in San Ildefonso, and many more. The following day, Go visited San Rafael town where he attended the groundbreaking of its Super Health Center and personally provided assistance to more indigents. Simultaneously, his team was in Bustos and mounted another relief effort for more struggling Bulakeños. The post Bong Go aids indigents in Plaridel, Bulacan appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bong Go aids indigents in Albay
Senator Bong Go highlighted that improving the country’s healthcare sector remains his priority. In a video message during his team's distribution activity in Sto. Domingo, Albay on Friday, 16 June, Go reiterated his commitment to helping ensure that necessary medical assistance is available in Malasakit Centers nationwide for indigent patients. The senator, who chairs the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, cited that Malasakit Centers are instrumental in providing better access to medical assistance to Filipinos, especially the poor and indigent patients. “Wala pa pong pandemya, itinaguyod na natin ang Malasakit Centers para matulungan ang ating mga pasyenteng mahihirap. Pumasok ang pandemya at mas lalong dumami pa ang natulungan ng mga Malasakit Centers. Susuportahan ko po ang operasyon ng mga Malasakit Centers dahil hindi po natin masabi baka po hindi pa ito ang huling pandemya na dumating,” expressed Go. The Malasakit Center is a one-stop shop that brings together representatives from the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Health, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office to assist particularly poor and indigent patients in reducing their hospital expenses to the lowest possible amount. Go is the principal author and sponsor of Republic Act No. 11463 or the Malasakit Centers Act of 2019, which institutionalized the Malasakit Centers program. To date, 158 operational centers have helped more than seven million Filipinos nationwide, according to the DOH. One such center is located at Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital in Legazpi City. “Bakit natin papahirapan ‘yung mga kababayan natin kung pwede naman po natin ilagay sa iisang kwarto yung apat na ahensya ng gobyerno — ang DSWD, PCSO, DOH, at PhilHealth, na handang tumulong po sa inyo,” Go said. Held at the municipal covered court, Go’s team distributed snacks, masks, shirts, and vitamins to 500 residents of Malinao and Sto. Domingo. They also gave away watches, shoes, and balls for basketball and volleyball to select beneficiaries. As Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, Go likewise supported the construction of multipurpose buildings in Ligao City, Oas, and Polangui; rehabilitation of several roads in Camalig, Daraga, Jovellar, Legazpi City, Ligao City, Pio Duran, and Rapu-Rapu; and rehabilitation of flood control systems in Malilipot, Camalig, Daraga, Guinobatan, Malinao, Manito, Oas, and Polangui. The post Bong Go aids indigents in Albay appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bong Go aids various sectoral groups in Lanao del Norte
The Office of Senator Bong Go provided aid to struggling residents in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte on Thursday, 15 June. Go's team held the activity at Brgy. Poblacion where they provided snacks, vitamins, shirts, and masks to 350 residents. Some beneficiaries also received a bicycle, cellular phone, new pairs of shoes, and balls for basketball and volleyball. As Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, Go also offered to assist those with health concerns. He encouraged them to seek medical assistance from the city’s Malasakit Center at the Gregorio T. Lluch Memorial Hospital. A Malasakit Center is also available at the Kapatagan Provincial Hospital in Kapatagan town. Signed into law in 2019, the Malasakit Centers Act mandates the establishment of the centers in every Department of Health-run hospital nationwide and in the Philippine General Hospital in Manila where particularly poor and indigent patients can conveniently access medical assistance programs by the government. “Ang Malasakit Center po ay one-stop shop, nasa loob na ho ng hospital ‘yung apat na ahensya ng gobyerno – PhilHealth, PCSO, DOH, DSWD. Tutulungan ho kayo sa inyong billing,” explained Go, who is the principal author and sponsor of the said law. Go then cited that he also continues to support the construction of Super Health Centers nationwide as DOH identifies strategic areas where such centers shall be established. Through the efforts of Go and fellow lawmakers, 307 Super Health Centers were funded in 2022 and another 322 in 2023. Super Health Centers were funded for two barangays in Iligan City. In addition, Super Health Centers will be established in the towns of Munai, Sapad, Baloi, and Lala in Lanao del Norte. Also committed to helping boost the economic sector and strengthen the delivery of public service in the city, Go, as Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, has supported the acquisition of medical equipment for GTLMH and the construction of a multipurpose building. Other projects he supported in the province are the construction of farm-to-market roads in Bacolod and Lala; road rehabilitation in Munai; purchase of one ambulance unit in Kapatagan; construction of flood control and drainage structure in Lala; rehabilitation of public markets in Magsaysay; and construction of multipurpose buildings in Kauswagan, Nunungan, Pantao Ragat, Pantar, Salvador, Tangcal and Tubod. The post Bong Go aids various sectoral groups in Lanao del Norte appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bong Go aids indigents, inaugurate two new multipurpose buildings in QC
Senator Bong Go personally extended aid to disadvantaged communities in Barangay Payatas, Quezon City on Thursday, 15 June. Held at Doña Aurora covered court, Go and his team distributed grocery packs, vitamins, snacks, and masks to 1,000 indigent residents. They also gave select individuals new pairs of shoes, cellular phones, bicycles, and balls for basketball and volleyball. Prior to the relief activity, Go also attended the inauguration of two multipurpose buildings in Brgys. Commonwealth and Payatas. As Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, he was instrumental in securing the necessary funding for the construction of these projects. In his speech, Go reminded everyone to stay cautious following a recent earthquake, saying, “Bago ‘yan gusto ko lang pong ipaalala sa inyo mag-ingat tayo dahil bago lang po nag-earthquake.” Go also emphasized the importance of safety and urged citizens to heed the government’s instructions in times of emergencies. “Pero ingat tayo ha, kung ano ‘yung paalala ng ating gobyerno, ni Mayor. Kung lumabas kaagad sa ligtas na lugar sundin po natin ang paalala ng inyong mga local government officials ha, nakikiusap ako sa inyo para ligtas kayo,” he urged. On Thursday, Mindoro Island experienced an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 on the Richter scale. The impact of the seismic activity was felt in Metro Manila, as well as in the neighboring provinces. As the country is prone to various calamities such as typhoons, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions, Go stressed that his proposed Senate Bill No. 188, which seeks to establish the Department of Disaster Resilience, would centralize efforts, streamline coordination, and ensure a more swift and effective response to emergencies. To complement the DDR, Go also filed SBN 193, or the Mandatory Evacuation Center Act, which aims to ensure the availability of safe and clean evacuation centers in every city, municipality, and province across the country. Meanwhile, as Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, Go then encouraged the public to avail of medical assistance from any of the 11 Malasakit Centers in the city. Malasakit Centers in Quezon City are located at the Lung Center of the Philippines, Novaliches District Hospital, Philippine Heart Center, Philippine Children’s Medical Center, National Kidney and Transplant Institute, East Avenue Medical Center, Veterans Memorial Medical Center, Philippine Orthopedic Center, National Children’s Hospital, Philippine National Police General Hospital, and Quirino Memorial Medical Center. Go is the principal author and sponsor of Republic Act No. 11463 or the Malasakit Centers Act of 2019, which institutionalized the Malasakit Centers program. To date, 158 operational centers have helped more than seven million Filipinos nationwide, according to the DOH. “Sa mga pasyente, lapitan niyo lang ang Malasakit Center dahil para ‘to sa inyo. Kung may hospital bill kayo, nandiyan ang mga ahensya ng gobyerno na tutulong para mabayaran ito,” said Go. Go also continues to bring government medical services closer to the grassroots as he advocated for the establishment of Super Health Centers in various parts of the country. In Quezon City, necessary funds have been allocated for the DOH to construct Super Health Centers in six different barangays. The senator also sponsored in the Senate the passage of RA No. 11501 in 2020, increasing the QMMC’s bed capacity from 500 to 1,000 beds; and RA No. 11561 in 2021, increasing the EAMC’s bed capacity from 600 to 1,000 beds. He likewise supported the rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center and VMMC road networks, road and drainage improvement works along the Quirino Highway and P. Dela Cruz Road, construction of an advanced cardiac catheterization laboratory and expansion of the new emergency room building at the EAMC, and construction of a five-story multipurpose building at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo. Ending his message, Go expressed his gratitude to local officials, including Mayor Joy Belmonte, Councilor Mikey Belmonte, Councilor Godie Liban, and others, for their unwavering dedication and service to the people they represent. “Bilang inyong senador, tutulong ako sa abot ng aking makakaya at isusulong ko ang mga proyekto, panukala at adhikain na makakatulong sa bawat Pilipino. To the best of my ability, aalalay ako sa pag-unlad ng inyong komunidad,” Go stressed. “Sa mga kababayan natin dito, alam kong mahirap pa rin ang panahon ngayon pero ipagpatuloy niyo lang ang inyong suporta sa gobyerno at tuloy lang din ang malasakit natin sa bawat isa. Tayo ay makakaahon din mula sa krisis na ito,” he encouraged. On the same day, Go also extended his assistance to indigent residents from Marikina City, and Rodriguez and San Mateo, Rizal. The post Bong Go aids indigents, inaugurate two new multipurpose buildings in QC appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bong Go aids struggling residents in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte
Disadvantaged residents in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte benefitted from Senator Christopher “Bong” Go’s relief operation organized by his team on Thursday, June 8. In his video message, Go, as Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, shared his advocacy of bringing the government’s services closer to Filipinos as he encouraged the beneficiaries to seek the services of the Malasakit Centers if they need assistance in settling their hospital bills. In Maguindanao del Norte, patients can avail medical assistance from the Malasakit Centers at Sanitarium Hospital in Sultan Kudarat and at Cotabato Regional and Medical Center in Cotabato City. Meanwhile in Maguindanao del Sur, residents can visit the center at Maguindanao Provincial Hospital in Shariff Aguak. “Kung mayroon po kayong karamdaman, halimbawa masakit ang dibdib ninyo, at kailangan n’yo pong magpaospital at kailangan n’yo pong magpaopera sa Davao o sa Maynila sa (Philippine) Heart Center, magsabi lang po kayo. Tutulungan ho namin kayong magpaopera, pati pamasahe po ninyo tutulungan ho namin kayo,” Go offered. “Ang target po ng Malasakit Center ay ma-cover ang inyong billing. Kaya huwag po kayong mahihiyang lumapit sa Malasakit Center dahil para po yan sa inyo, mga kababayan kong Pilipino. At ngayon po, meron na po tayong 158 na Malasakit Centers sa buong Pilipinas na handang tumulong po sa inyo,” he explained. A one-stop shop where particularly poor and indigent patients may acquire medical assistance from the government, the Malasakit Center was initiated by Go in 2018 and was institutionalized in 2019 under Republic Act No. 11463, which he principally authored and sponsored. The center houses concerned agencies, such as the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Health, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, to ensure medical assistance programs are within the public’s reach. Held at the municipal court, Go’s team provided shirts, masks, and vitamins to 500 residents. They also gave away mugs and cellular phones to select recipients. Representatives from DSWD also provided the residents with financial assistance. “Mga kababayan ko diyan sa Datu Odin Sinsuat, andirito lang po ako para makapag serbisyo sa inyong lahat sa abot nang aking makakaya. Andirito lang po ang inyong Kuya Bong Go na handa pong tumulong sa inyo sa abot ng aking makakaya,” he assured. The senator, who serves as Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, likewise supported the construction of several multipurpose buildings in the town. The post Bong Go aids struggling residents in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bong Go personally aids recovering typhoon victims in Banate, Iloilo
Sen. Bong Go continues his unwavering commitment to providing aid and assistance to communities affected by natural disasters. Following his team’s previous visits from 29 May to 1 June, the senator and his team went back to Banate, Iloilo on Wednesday, 7 June, to extend further assistance to the recovering victims of Typhoon Agaton. In his speech, Go expressed his solidarity with the affected residents and assured them of government assistance. The senator, known for his "Malasakit" advocacy, highlighted the importance of unity and cooperation in overcoming challenges. “Alam n'yo, tao lang po ako na napapagod rin. Pero kapag nakikita ko kayong masaya, nawawala po ang aking pagod. Kapag nakikita ko rin kayong masaya at nakatutulong sa inyo at sa inyong mga pasyente, at nakakapag-iwan ng kaunting ngiti sa panahon ng inyong pagdadalamhati, nawawala po ang aking pagod tuwing nakikita ko kayong masaya,” said Go. Meanwhile, Go and his team held the relief activity at the municipal gym of Banate where they assisted a total of 1,897 typhoon victims. The beneficiaries received food packs, masks, vitamins, and snacks. Select individuals were also given cellular phones, shoes, bicycles, watches, shirts, and balls for basketball and volleyball. The Department of Social Welfare and Development, meanwhile, extended financial assistance to the qualified beneficiaries. On the same day, Go also attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Super Health Center in Barotac Viejo, where he provided assistance to impoverished residents in need and was invited to check the Bureau of Fire Protection’s new building and firetruck in the town. Following this, he made his way to Silay City in Negros Occidental, where he also participated in another groundbreaking event for a Super Health Center, dropped by the Teresita L. Jalandoni Provincial Hospital in the city and extended aid to underprivileged residents. Additionally, Go actively joined in the commemoration of Silay City's Charter Anniversary. The post Bong Go personally aids recovering typhoon victims in Banate, Iloilo appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bong Go aids Kalibo indigents; highlights Super Health Center
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go stressed the vital importance of providing affordable healthcare services to every Filipino, regardless of their location. In his video message during his team’s relief activity in Kalibo, Aklan on Thursday, 1 June, Go highlighted that Kalibo is set to have its own Super Health Center. Go, as Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, personally attended the groundbreaking of the town’s Super Health Center last January. “Tuluy-tuloy na po itong SHCs at identified po ito ng DOH sa mga malalayong lugar and it will be managed by the LGUs,” explained Go. “Sa local government unit na po ito at pwede nilang i-improve pa. Ito po’y nakalagay sa mga strategic areas na nangangailangan talaga ng mga rural health units. Ilalagay doon ang mga Super Health Center, lalo na ‘yung ibang lugar na walang ospital,” he added. Services offered in Super Health Centers include database management, out-patient, birthing, isolation, diagnostic (laboratory: x-ray and ultrasound), pharmacy, and ambulatory surgical unit. Other available services are eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) service; oncology centers; physical therapy and rehabilitation center; and telemedicine, where remote diagnosis and treatment of patients will be done. Through the collective efforts of fellow lawmakers, sufficient funds had been allocated for 307 Super Health Centers in 2022 and 322 in 2023. The Department of Health, the lead implementing agency, identifies the strategic areas where they will be constructed. In Aklan, apart from Kalibo, a Super Health Center in Ibajay was funded under the DOH's 2022 budget. This year, more Super Health Centers will be established in Balete, Batan, Malay, New Washington, Numancia, and Tangalan. Furthermore, Go mentioned that medical assistance programs are conveniently accessible in the Malasakit Center located at the Dr. Rafael S. Tumbokon Memorial Hospital in Kalibo. Go principally authored and sponsored Republic Act No. 11463, otherwise known as the Malasakit Centers Act of 2019, to ensure that particularly poor and indigent patients have easier access to affordable healthcare services. Currently, there are 157 Malasakit Centers nationwide. “Ang Malasakit Center po ay handang tumulong po sa inyo. Para po ‘yan sa mga poor and indigent patients. Zero balance po ang target niyan. One-stop shop na po ‘yan. Lapitan niyo lang po ang Malasakit Center diyan po sa inyong lugar,” said Go. Mounted at Aklan Trade Hall, Go’s outreach team distributed masks, snacks, and shirts to 518 struggling residents. They also gave away mobile phones, shoes, watches, and balls for basketball and volleyball to select beneficiaries. Meanwhile, the Department of Social Welfare and Development extended financial assistance. Serving as Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, Go likewise supported the construction of local roads in Makato, the installation of streetlights in Tangalan, the construction of an evacuation center in Numancia, and the construction of a two-story building for the Ibajay District Hospital and the rehabilitation of the Ibajay Municipal Park. He also supported the construction of roads in Balete and Makato, riverbank protection structures along the Tigayon-Kalibo and Minalezo sections of the Kalibo River, and a multipurpose building for monitoring emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases and a multipurpose building in Balete. He was also instrumental in the rehabilitation of the Altavas and Libacao public parks. The post Bong Go aids Kalibo indigents; highlights Super Health Center appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Go aids Balanga residents
Sen. Bong Go visited Balanga City in Bataan where he led a relief operation for disadvantaged families on Thursday......»»
Bong Go aids various sectoral groups in Lanao del Sur
The Office of Senator Bong Go provided aid to struggling residents in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur on Tuesday, 30 May. Go's team held the activity at the Marawi State University gymnasium where they provided snacks, vitamins, shirts, and masks to 1,000 residents. Some beneficiaries also received a bike, cellular phone, new pairs of shoes, and balls for basketball and volleyball. The Department of Social Welfare and Development, meanwhile, provided financial assistance to the residents. As the Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, Go also offered to assist those with health issues as he advised them to visit the Malasakit Center at Amai Pakpak Medical Center in the city. First established in 2018, the Malasakit Center is a one-stop shop through which agencies such as the DSWD, Department of Health, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office assist particularly poor and indigent patients by bringing the lowest amount possible their hospital bill. To date, there are 157 Malasakit Centers nationwide which have assisted over seven million Filipinos, according to the DOH. Go is the principal author and sponsor of the Malasakit Centers Act. Previously, former president Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11696, or the Marawi Siege Victims Compensation Act of 2022. Under the law, which was co-authored by Go, necessary support will be provided to the victims of the 2017 Marawi City siege in order to rebuild their lives. It likewise seeks to provide internally-displaced persons compensation or reparation for houses destroyed and properties that can no longer be recovered due to the attack of the terrorists in the city. The senator, who is a member of the Senate Special Committee on Marawi City Rehabilitation, underscored the need to prioritize the welfare of the affected residents to ensure that the community builds back better. “Alam mo, biktima lamang sila ng giyera. Ang giyerang ‘yun, nangyari po ‘yon dahil sa terorismo at ilegal na droga. Ako po ay nalulungkot sa nangyari pero nagpapasalamat din po sa mga taong nagsakripisyo doon sa Marawi na giyera. ‘Yung nagbuwis ng buhay na mga militar at mga pulis, nagsakripisyo po sila. Para po ‘yun sa kinabukasan ng ating bayan,” Go earlier said. Go, as Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, also supported several projects in the province, such as the construction of multipurpose buildings in Balabagan, Butig, Ganassi, Kapatagan, Lumbaca Unayan, Malabang, Masiu, and Ditsaan-Ramain; construction of the Lanao del Sur Provincial Hospital in Marantao; and the construction of evacuation centers in Ganassi and Buadiposo-Buntong. “Mga kababayan ko, kaunting tiis lang po at ingat tayo parati at magdasal tayo parati. At tandaan niyo po, minsan lang po tayo dadaan sa mundong ito. Kung ano pong kabutihan o tulong na puwede natin gawin sa ating kapwa Pilipino ay gawin na po natin ngayon, dahil hindi na po tayo babalik sa mundong ito,” Go said. “Patuloy kami na magseserbisyo po sa inyong lahat dahil para sa amin po, ang serbisyo po sa tao, serbisyo po ‘yan sa Diyos,” he added. The post Bong Go aids various sectoral groups in Lanao del Sur appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
CALABARZON adopted son Bong Go visits super health center in Sariaya, aids indigents
On Sunday, 28 May, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go visited Sariaya, Quezon province to inspect the progress of the construction of the Super Health Center there. The facility, which is currently 30-percent complete, aims to provide basic healthcare services to the community. Additionally, during his visit, Go personally extended assistance to the residents of the town who are facing difficulties. In his speech, Go said that the establishment of Super Health Centers across the country, particularly in rural areas, can greatly enhance the provision of public health services at the grassroots level. "Iyan po'y isang medium type of a polyclinic. Pwede po diyan 'yung panganganak, pwede diyan ang dental, laboratory at iba pang pangunahing serbisyong medikal mula gobyerno," shared Go. "Magkakaroon po ng 307 na Super Health Center sa buong Pilipinas sa taong 2022 at 322 na Super Health Center sa taong 2023 sa tulong po ng mga kasamahan ko sa Kongreso, mga lokal na opisyal, at ng Department of Health. Kasama na po diyan ang 15 dito po sa probinsya ng Quezon at kasama na diyan ang Sariaya Super Health Center," he added. The Super Health Center is an enhanced version of the rural health unit, offering a wide range of health services such as database management, outpatient care, birthing facilities, isolation areas, diagnostic services (including laboratory tests, X-rays, and ultrasounds), pharmacy services and ambulatory surgical units. Additionally, these centers provide services such as eye, ear, nose, and throat care, oncology centers, physical therapy and rehabilitation centers, and telemedicine, which enables remote diagnosis and treatment of patients. Apart from Sariaya Super Health Center, DOH has also identified several other locations for the Super Health Centers in the province, such as Agdangan, Alabat, Atimonan, Candelaria, Dolores, Gumaca, Infanta, Lopez, Mauban, Quezon, Tagkawayan, Tiaong, Catanauan and Perez. Go then commended the collaborative efforts of local officials, particularly Quezon province 2nd District Representative David Suarez, Governor Dra. Helen Tan, Vice Governor Third Alcala, Sariaya Mayor Marcelo Gayeta, and others, for their valuable support in the construction of the new center and in bringing public services closer to communities in need. After conducting the inspection, the senator led a relief activity at Sariaya New Agri Trade Center where they extended assistance to 1,000 underprivileged residents, including pregnant women. Accompanied by his team, the senator personally led the distribution of essential goods such as grocery packs, masks, vitamins, snacks, and shirts. Furthermore, they also provided bicycles, cellular phones, shoes, watches, umbrellas and basketball balls to select beneficiaries. Meanwhile, the DSWD provided financial assistance to qualified individuals. Go, during the event, addressed the residents, expressing his gratitude and offering his support to the community. Go particularly extended his support to the students, urging them to study hard as they are the future of the nation. “Nakikiusap ako sa mga estudyante, mag-aral kayo ng mabuti. Kayo ang kinabukasan ng bayang ito. Diba masaya si nanay at tatay kapag nakapagtapos kayo ng pag-aaral?” said Go. Aside from Super Health Centers, Go had also earlier initiated the Malasakit Centers program that continues to provide easy access to medical assistance for particularly poor and indigent patients nationwide. Principally authored and sponsored by Go, Republic Act No. 11463 mandates the establishment of Malasakit Centers in hospitals administered or managed by the DOH, and in the Philippine General Hospital. Hospitals run by local government units and other public hospitals may also establish their own Malasakit Center provided they meet a standard set of criteria to guarantee the sustainability of the center’s operations. “For five years, the Malasakit Center, which serves as a one-stop shop for medical assistance programs, has been instrumental in helping seven million Filipinos with its 157 operational centers nationwide, according to the DOH,” he cited. Malasakit Centers in the province are located at Quezon Medical Center in Lucena City and at Maria L. Eleazar General Hospital in Tagkawayan. Go urged the residents not to be afraid of medical expenses and emphasized the importance of prioritizing their health and well-being, saying, "Nalulungkot po ako tuwing naririnig ko 'yung mga kababayan nating mahihirap na ayaw magpa-checkup dahil takot po sa babayaran sa ospital. Huwag po kayong gano'n. Magtulungan po tayo." "Sino ba namang magtutulungan kung 'di tayo lang po kapwa natin Pilipino? Nandirito po ako na handang magserbisyo sa inyong lahat, mga kababayan ko," he added. To contribute to the economic progress of Sariaya, Go, who is an adopted son of CALABARZON and Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, has likewise supported the funding for various infrastructure projects. These include the construction of slope protection systems along the Lagnas River, the establishment of the Sariaya Bypass, the rehabilitation of a bridge on the provincial road, the implementation of a potable water system, and the concreting of roads at the New Local Government Complex. Within the province, Go has also supported initiatives such as the restoration of the Old Quezon Capitol building and the enhancement of the Quezon Eco Tourism Road in Lucena City. Moreover, he has extended his support to other infrastructure endeavors, such as slope protection measures along the Dumacaa and Iyam rivers, as well as the construction of a multipurpose building within the premises of Lucena City General Hospital. On the same day, Go also visited Lucena City to participate in the Pasayahan Festival, where he provided assistance to the indigent residents. Additionally, he carried out an inspection of the Lucena City promenade and seawall -- projects that he had previously supported to be funded. The post CALABARZON adopted son Bong Go visits super health center in Sariaya, aids indigents appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bong Go aids fire-hit Cebu communities, stresses fire prevention interventions
On Saturday, May 20, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go had his team mounted a relief activity for Cebuanos whose houses were damaged in a fire incident in Cebu City. In a video call, the senator underscored that he will continue to promote and advocate for better fire prevention measures in the country. “Sa mga nasunugan po dito sa Cebu City, sana nasa mabuti kayong kalagayan. Huwag po kayong mawalan ng pag-asa, ang importante ay buhay kayo. Ang gamit po ay napapalitan, ang pera ay kikitain pero ang pera ay hindi nabibili ang buhay. A lost life is a lost life forever. Kaya mag-ingat po tayo,” Go expressed. The senator's team mounted the relief activity at Barangay Mambaling gymnasium, where they distributed grocery packs, snacks, vitamins, masks and shirts. They also gave away bicycles, mobile phones, shoes, watches and balls for basketball and volleyball to select beneficiaries. A team from the Department of Social Welfare and Development also extended financial support. In total, 171 affected families were aided from Barangays Duljo Poblacion, Pit-os, Mambaling, Kalunasan, Luz, Sinsin, Kamputhaw and Basak San Nicolas. Go has primarily authored and co-sponsored Republic Act No. 11589, otherwise known as the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Modernization Act. "Importante po na mabigyan ng suporta ang modernization ng ating Bureau of Fire Protection dahil napaka-importante ng tungkulin na ginagampanan nila upang makapagligtas ng buhay," Go explained. "Halos linggu-linggo akong bumababa sa mga nasusunugan. Nakikita ko ang hirap ng ating mga kababayan. Kahit isang bahay lang ang masunog, damay pati ang kapitbahay. Maraming pamilya ang apektado kaya dapat na palakasin natin ang kapasidad ng BFP sa pagreresponde sa sunog," he added. Signed by former president Rodrigo Duterte in 2021, the Act provides for the acquisition of modern fire equipment, expansion of the BFP's manpower, and provision of highly-specialized training to firefighters, among others. It also mandates the bureau to implement monthly fire prevention campaigns and information drives in every local government unit. Go also offered to help those with health issues. As Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, he encouraged them to seek the services of the Malasakit Centers located at Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center, Cebu City Medical Center and St. Anthony Mother and Child Hospital, all located in the city. The Malasakit Center was first established in VSMMC in 2018. To date, there are 157 such centers nationwide that have helped over seven million particularly poor and indigent patients, according to the Department of Health. The Malasakit Center is a one-stop shop where patients may conveniently apply for medical assistance from concerned agencies such as the DSWD, DOH, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. In Cebu province, there are also Malasakit Centers at Eversley Childs Sanitarium and General Hospital in Mandaue City, Cebu South Medical Center in Talisay City, Lapu-Lapu District Hospital in Lapu-Lapu City, and Cebu Provincial Hospital in Carcar City. Go then mentioned that DOH has also identified areas to construct Super Health Centers in the province. SHCs were funded to be established in the cities of Bogo, Danao, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue; and in the towns of Borbon, Cordova, Moalboal, Samboan and San Francisco in 2022. This year, more Super Health Centers were funded in the cities of Carcar, Cebu, Talisay and Toledo; and in the towns of Carmen, Consolacion, Liloan, Medellin and San Nicolas. An additional Super Health Center will also be established in Danao City. Through the collective efforts of fellow lawmakers, sufficient funds had been allocated for 307 Super Health Centers in 2022 and 322 in 2023. DOH, the lead implementing agency, identifies the strategic areas where they will be constructed. Super Health Centers offer database management, out-patient, birthing, isolation, diagnostic (laboratory: x-ray, ultrasound), pharmacy, and ambulatory surgical unit. Other available services are eye, ear, nose, and throat service; oncology centers; physical therapy and rehabilitation center; and telemedicine, where remote diagnosis and treatment of patients will be done. “Mas malaki ito sa rural health unit (pero) mas maliit sa ospital. Mayroon na siyang laboratory, minor operating, emergency, pharmacy, birth facilities, (at) dental services. Hindi niyo na kailangang bumyahe ng malayo para sa pagpagamot,” explained Go. Meanwhile, Go was also instrumental in the passage of Republic Act No. 11717, which increased the bed capacity of VSMMC from 1,200 to 1,500 beds. As Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, Go likewise continues to help improve the delivery of public service in the city as he supported the rehabilitation and expansion of the Barangay Multi-Purpose Building Area at Barangay Duljo Fatima and the acquisition of a mini dumptruck. “Yan po ang ipinangako ko sa inyo noon, kahit saang sulok kayo ng Pilipinas, basta kaya lang po ng aking katawan at panahon, pupuntahan ko po kayo -- makatulong sa abot ng aking makakaya, makabigay ng konting solusyon sa mga problema, masuportahan ang mga proyekto na makakapagpaunlad sa inyong lugar, at makaiwan po ng konting ngiti sa panahon ng pagdadalamhati,” said Go. On the same day, Go also sent another team in Mandaue City and provided similar relief to more fire victims. ### The post Bong Go aids fire-hit Cebu communities, stresses fire prevention interventions appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bong Go visits of Malasakit Center, aids patients and frontliners in Guimaras
Senator Bong Go, Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, personally visited Jordan, Guimaras on Friday, 19 May, where he checked the operations of a Malasakit Center in the town. To help ensure quality healthcare services are provided to the residents, Go conducted a monitoring visit to the Malasakit Center at Dr. Catalino Gallego Nava Provincial Hospital. In his speech, Go highlighted that there are now 157 Malasakit Centers nationwide that serve as one-stop shops for medical assistance programs, streamlining the process of availing such programs. “Ako po ang Chairman of Committee on Health sa Senado at ako rin ang Chairman on Sports. Kaya Mr. Malasakit, mayroon na tayong 157 na Malasakit Centers sa buong Pilipinas, kasama na po ang Guimaras, na may Malasakit Center,” said Go. First established in Cebu in 2018, the Malasakit Center is a brainchild of Go which houses agencies such as the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Health, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office to assist particularly poor and indigent patients with their hospital bills. Go is the principal author and sponsor of the Malasakit Centers Act of 2019. During the visit, Go and his team also provided assistance, such as grocery packs, masks, vitamins, and snacks to 217 patients and 512 front liners, including security guards, utilities, and other hospital staff. They also gave away bicycles, shoes, mobile phones, and watches to select beneficiaries. The senator then mentioned that there will also be Super Health Centers in the province, including in Jordan, Nueva Valencia, and Buenavista — the last one’s groundbreaking was personally witnessed by Go later that day. Through the collective efforts of fellow lawmakers, sufficient funds had been allocated for 307 Super Health Centers in 2022 and 322 in 2023. DOH, the lead implementing agency, identifies the strategic areas where they will be constructed. Earlier that day, Go, who also chairs the Senate Committee on Sports, attended a volleyball tournament as part of the Manggahan Festival of the province. The senator emphasized the importance of sports in promoting a healthy lifestyle, fostering discipline, and honing teamwork. He encouraged the aspiring athletes to pursue their dreams and assured them of his unwavering support. “Ngayon as Chairman po ng Committee on Sports, gusto ko po ipagpatuloy na labanan ang ilegal na droga sa pamamaraan po na engganyuhin ang mga kabataan to get into sports, stay away from drugs. Ilayo natin ang kabataan sa ilegal na droga,” urged Go. Go was joined by Governor Joaquin Carlos “JC” Rahman Nava, Vice Governor John Edward Gando, Uswag Ilonggo Partylist Congressman Jojo Ang, and Guimaras Lone District Congresswoman Lucille Nava, among others, during his visit. Later that day, Go also visited Buenavista town in Guimaras where he led the groundbreaking of the town’s Super Health Center, spearheaded a relief operation for indigents, and visited local infrastructure initiatives he earlier supported such as the Buenavista Wharf and a seawall in the town. The post Bong Go visits of Malasakit Center, aids patients and frontliners in Guimaras appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bong Go aids indigents in Lapu-Lapu City
The team of Senator Bong Go visited Lapu-Lapu City in Cebu on Tuesday, May 16, to hand out assistance to struggling Cebuanos, including members of the youth sector and a fire-hit household. Held in the mayor's conference room at the Lapu-Lapu City Hall, Go’s team distributed snacks, masks, vitamins, and shirts to a total of 20 residents. In addition, a fire-hit family received grocery packs. They also handed out cellular phones, umbrellas, and balls for basketball and volleyball. “Ang gamit po ay nabibili pero ang buhay po ay hindi. Ang nawalang buhay ay wala na. A lost life is a lost life forever, kaya mag-ingat tayo palagi. Magtulungan lang po tayo, mga kababayan ko. Makakaahon din po tayo muli,” Go said in his video message. The senator principally authored and co-sponsored the Bureau of Fire Protection Modernization Act of 2021, underscoring the importance of addressing any fire-related incidents nationwide. Under the said law, the ten-year BFP modernization program includes recruiting more firefighters, acquiring new fire equipment, and developing specialized training, among others. Go, who chairs the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, then urged the beneficiaries to prioritize their health and encouraged them to visit the Malasakit Center at the Lapu-Lapu City District Hospital, or any of such centers at Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center, Cebu City Medical Center, and St. Anthony Mother and Child Hospital in Cebu City. Other Malasakit Centers in the province are located at Eversley Childs Sanitarium and General Hospital in Mandaue City, Cebu South Medical Center in Talisay City, and Cebu Provincial Hospital in Carcar City. After witnessing the struggles of financially incapacitated Filipinos in securing medical assistance, Go initiated the Malasakit Centers program in 2018 which opened its first center in Cebu City. It was later institutionalized under Republic Act No. 11463, which was principally authored and sponsored by Go. Meanwhile, to ensure that basic healthcare services are more accessible, especially to those residing in far-flung communities, Go also supported the construction of hundreds of Super Health Centers nationwide. In Cebu, Super Health Centers were funded in the cities of Bogo, Danao, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue; and in the towns of Borbon, Cordova, Moalboal, Samboan, and San Francisco in 2022. This year, more Super Health Centers were funded in the cities of Carcar, Cebu, Talisay, and Toledo; and in the towns of Carmen, Consolacion, Liloan, Medellin, and San Nicolas. An additional Super Health Center will also be established in Danao City. As Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, Go likewise supported the construction of multipurpose buildings in Barili, Cordova, Ginatilan, Pilar, Tabogon and Talisay City; improvement of existing roads in Alcantara, Alcoy, Alegria, Asturias, Balamban, Boljoon, Borbon, Carmen, Madrilejos, Malabuyoc, Minglanilla, Moalboal, Pinamungajan, Sibonga, Sogod, Tabogon, Tabuelan, Carcar City and Naga City; improvement of flood mitigation structures in Catmon and Tuburan; installation of street lights in Asturias, Compostela and Daanbantayan; and acquisition of ambulance units for Madridejos and Naga City. “Magtulungan po tayo, mga kababayan ko. Importante pong malampasan natin itong krisis na ating kinakaharap bilang nagkakaisang mamamayang Pilipino,” Go said. The post Bong Go aids indigents in Lapu-Lapu City appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»