[New post] Bong Go tells economic frontliners to get vaccinated in order to help the country eventually return to normalcy as his team provided aid in Dapa and San Isidro, Surigao del Norte
philippineinformationagency posted: " PASAY CITY, July 5 -- Senator Christopher "Bong" Go continued his efforts to support various sectors adversely affected by the global pandemic as he sent assistance to hundreds of fishermen and farmers in Dapa and San Isidro, Siargao Island, Surigao del "
PASAY CITY, July 5 -- Senator Christopher "Bong" Go continued his efforts to support various sectors adversely affected by the global pandemic as he sent assistance to hundreds of fishermen and farmers in Dapa and San Isidro, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte on Thursday, July 1.
Go's outreach team conducted separate distribution activities at San Isidro Elementary School in San Isidro, and at Dapa Municipal Gym in Dapa, where there were 100 beneficiaries in each venue.
To further safeguard the recipients, Go's staff implemented strict safety and health protocols as they grouped them into smaller batches while they handed out COVID-19 essentials, such as masks, face shields, and vitamins, as well as meals and other forms of aid.
Go also sent new pairs of shoes to select beneficiaries, while others received bicycles. In addition, his team gave computer tablets to selected recipients to help their children access educational materials as they pursue their studies through blended learning.
"Mga kababayan ko, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Ang target po natin makamtan ngayong taong ito ay population protection at herd immunity po para naman po unti-unti na tayong makabalik sa ating normal na pamumuhay," Go said in his video message
Go, then, reminded the beneficiaries to observe necessary health measures to further prevent the spread of the virus, such as frequent washing of hands, wearing of masks and face shields when in public, maintaining social distance, and avoiding unnecessary travels.
He reassured the public that the government is extending great efforts to get sufficient and safe vaccines for the Filipinos as the rollout now focuses on economic frontliners and eventually, indigents. Go, then, encouraged everyone to get inoculated as soon as their turn comes in accordance with the national vaccination program guidelines.
"Mga kababayan ko, habang patuloy na pong dumarating ang mga bakuna, pakiusap lang ho namin ni Pangulong Duterte, magtiwala ho kayo sa bakuna. Huwag ho kayong matakot sa bakuna," said Go.
"Mga kababayan, magtulungan lang tayo. Alam kong mahirap ang panahon ngayon, magkakapitbahay lang tayo taga-Mindanao rin kami. Alam kong mahirap ang panahon ngayon, marami ang naghirap kaya magtulungan lang tayo," he added.
Several government agencies also extended additional aid as the Department of Social Welfare and Development provided each beneficiary with financial assistance. The Department of Agriculture, in turn, gave supplies of vegetable seeds.
Representatives from the Department of Trade and Industry and the Department of Labor and Employment conducted an on-site assessment to qualified individuals who can take part in their respective livelihood programs.
Furthermore, scholarship grants and livelihood trainings await beneficiaries who were evaluated by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority.
Through the Aid and Humanitarian Operations Nationwide (AHON) Convergence Program, in coordination with Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Martin Andanar, additional forms of support were also given to the beneficiaries.
Go, as the Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, offered to assist beneficiaries with health concerns as he advised them to avail of medical assistance from the Malasakit Centers in the region. Last July 3, Go personally attended the launching of the Malasakit Center at Siargao Island Medical Center in Dapa town.
First initiated in 2018, the Malasakit Center puts concerned agencies, such as the DSWD, Department of Health, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, under one roof to help Filipinos with health related expenses settle their hospital and other medical bills through the help of various medical assistance programs.
"Para talaga 'yan sa mga poor and indigent patients, lapitan niyo lang ang Malasakit Center na malapit sa inyong lugar. At kung mayroon kayong mga pasyente na kinakailangan ng tulong sa Manila, sa Heart Center ay magsabi lang kayo tutulungan namin kayo," said Go.
As part of his support to boost the economic development of Dapa and San Isidro, Go helped in the funding of various improvement projects, such as the construction of flood control embankment in Dapa, widening of San Isidro Bridge in San Isidro, and many others.
The Senator also sponsored in the Senate the measure that became Republic Act No. 11500 which aims to enhance and improve the capabilities of Siargao Island Medical Center. The law will increase the hospital's bed capacity from 50 to 100, mandates the upgrade of professional healthcare services, and will allow it to employ more medical personnel.
Go, then, expressed his appreciation to Representative Francisco Jose "Bingo"Matugas, Governor Francisco Matugas, Dapa Mayor Elizabeth Matugas and Vice Mayor Marlon Coro, San Isidro Mayor Lamberto Dominos Jr. and Vice Mayor Rudy Malaza, and to other local government officials for working hand-in-hand to help their community recover from the national health crisis.
"Sa mga kababayan kong Pilipino, magbayanihan po tayo. Kayo po ang nagbibigay lakas sa amin upang malampasan natin itong krisis na ating kinakaharap. Kailangan lang namin ng kooperasyon at tulong, at disiplina po ng bawat mamamayang Pilipino," Go ended. (OSBG)
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