Daily Tribune (Philippines)

Sen. Go assists Davao, Lucena residents

I sent masks and face shields. Please use them because the coronaviru­s is still around us. Be mindful of social distancing and always wash your hands

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The office of Senator Christophe­r “Bong” Go recently distribute­d food packs, masks, face shields, meals and medicines to 47 fire victims in Barangay Ilang in Davao City.

Go also sent bicycles to help chosen residents in their daily commute to work and tablets for children without access to blended learning.

“I sent masks and face shields. Please use them because the coronaviru­s is still around us. Be mindful of social distancing and always wash your hands,” he said. “To the students, focus on your studies. Nothing makes us, parents, prouder than to see you graduate and have a good life.”

In Lucena City, 1,000 residents affected by a flashflood caused by the overflowin­g Iyam and Dumacaa Rivers were likewise assisted by the senator last week.

The Department of Trade and Industry then awarded business kits — 23 retail stores, 21 rice retailers and three egg retailers — through the Pangkabuha­yan sa Pagbangon at Ginhawa program.

The Department­s of Social Welfare and Developmen­t (DSWD) and Health (DoH), Philippine Charity Sweepstake­s Office (PCSO) and Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporatio­n distribute­d other relief packages.

The senator encouraged Lucena residents to visit the Malasakit Center located at Quezon Medical Center for medical and financial assistance.

“This is a one-stop shop that houses the DSWD, DoH, PCSO and PhilHealth for easier access to financial and medical assistance,” he said.

Go vowed the poor and vulnerable sectors will be prioritize­d under the government’s COVID-19 vaccinatio­n program so they may safely return to work and rebuild their lives.

“Once the vaccine becomes available, I assure you that the poor and vulnerable sectors will be prioritize­d. That’s the order of President Duterte,” he assured.

 ?? PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF SBG ?? BICYCLES have been included in Senator Bong Go’s relief packages to help affected residents go about their daily tasks.
PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF SBG BICYCLES have been included in Senator Bong Go’s relief packages to help affected residents go about their daily tasks.

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