Mayors should work together – Bong Go
SEN. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go laid down his legislative agenda for local government units (LGUs), as he called on city mayors to work together to continue the positive changes happening nationwide.
Go issued the call during the 69th National Executive Board Meeting of the League of Cities of the Philippines on Friday in Dusit Hotel, Davao City where he and President Rodrigo Duterte graced the event.
The senator expressed his deep respect and admiration to city mayors who continue to provide quality service to their respective constituents.
“As all of you probably know, I have been President Rodrigo Duterte’s assistant for more than 20 years, and, in most of those years, he was the mayor of Davao City,” Go said during his message.
He added, “It is not an exaggeration for me to claim that I understand the challenges that city mayors face and I highly respect and admire you for your service and dedication to your respective cities.”
“Ngayong nasa Senado na ang inyong Kuya Bong, isa kayo sa laging inaalala at ipinaglalaban ko. Nais kong matulungankayoupang magpatuloy sa paglago ang lahat ng mga lungsod sa atingbansa ( Now that your brother Bong is in the Senate, I will always remember you and continue to fight for you. I want to help you all so you can continue the progress of all the cities in our country),” said Go.
The senator shared the various measures he filed so far in the Senate to foster the growth and development of cities in the country and promote the welfare of their local leaders.
“I have filed a bill seeking to increase the salary of all civilian employees of the government, including LGU personnel. This will allow you to hire competent professionals and keep the existing ones because they are satisfied with their compensation,” Go said.
“I also filed a bill that seeks to expand the purposes and applications of the Special Education Fund so that you can use it in providing free uniforms, school supplies and related items to the students in your localities,” he added.
Vowing to continue to go around the country, visiting victims of natural disasters and listening personally to the concerns of the masses, Go said he had also filed a bill to reinforce the country’s disaster resilience, management capability and efforts.
As chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Go said he also seeks to prioritize the enhancement of the country’s healthcare system by filing a measure to institutionalize Malasakit Centers, and another to allow municipal or city mayors appoint at least three health workers per barangay ( village).