Bong Go helps vulnerable sectors, displaced workers in Tiaong town

ON his visit to Quezon province on Thursday, May 9, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go personally provided additional support to thousands of struggling residents from vulnerable sectors as well as displaced workers at the Tiaong Convention Center in the municipality of Tiaong.

Go partnered with the local government led by Mayor Vincent Arjay Mea to assist residents, particularly those facing significant economic hardships.

“I don’t pick any day for working. I will serve you all to the best of my capacity. That’s all I offer you, my perseverance in service,”said Go, speaking partly in Filipino.

A total of 2,000 beneficiaries were provided with financial assistance by the local government through a support fund that Go earlier advocated for to help the town and its people.

At the same time, 600 displaced workers qualified for the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/displaced Workers (TUPAD) program of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)—AN initiative that Go has supported.

Aside from the assistance provided, Go and his Malasakit Team also distributed grocery packs, meals, vitamins, masks, and shirts to the beneficiaries. He gave away basketballs, shoes, bicycles, mobile phones, and a watch to select recipients.

In his speech, Mayor Mea warmly thanked Go for his significant contributions to the people of Tiaong, noting his recent support in securing financial assistance for the town, which has greatly aided local development and provided essential assistance to its residents.

Highlighting Go’s commitment to service, Mayor Mea remarked on the senator’s dedication: “Ganyan po ang kanyang bisyo, ang magserbisyo.”

Dubbed as ‘Mr. Malasakit’ for his consistent, compassionate service to people experiencing hardships, Go also filed Senate Bill No. 420, which aims to institutionalize a Rural Employment Assistance Program (REAP). If enacted, the primary objective of REAP is to furnish temporary employment avenues for individuals meeting specific criteria, including economic hardship, poverty, displacement, or reliance on seasonal employment.

Earlier that day, Go also aided almost two thousand other indigents from various sectors at the Tiaong Town Plaza.

Meanwhile, as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, Go emphasized the critical role that Super Health Centers play in decongesting hospitals, facilitating early disease detection, and providing essential healthcare services such as primary care and medical consultations directly to the community.

Through the concerted efforts of Go, fellow lawmakers, the Department of Health (DOH), led by Secretary teodoro“ted” herb os a, and local government units, adequate funding was allocated for establishing more than 700 Super Health Centers nationwide, including 18 in Quezon province.