Press Release - Bong Go assists displaced workers and inspects Super Health Center in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go continues to support social programs for the poor to help them overcome poverty, joblessness, and hunger. Recently, he and his Malasakit Team assisted displaced workers in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, on Saturday, April 13.

The senator provided masks, snacks, food packs, vitamins, shirts, and balls for basketball and volleyball. They also gave away a watch, a bicycle, shoes, and a mobile phone to select recipients. The relief activity was held at the Barangay Aglayan covered court.

Meanwhile, Go also partnered with the local government and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to bring more livelihood opportunities for the community. DOLE provided temporary employment assistance to the 500 qualified beneficiaries who were introduced to DOLE's Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers program.

"Sa pamamagitan ng programa na ito, ang gobyerno ay tumutulong sa mga manggagawang naapektuhan ng krisis at nakakapagbigay ng pansamantalang trabaho sa kanila," Go said his speech.

Dubbed as 'Mr. Malasakit' for his consistent compassionate service to the poor, Go also filed Senate Bill No. 420, which aims to institutionalize of 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.

"Patuloy po tayong magtutulungan upang mas mapabuti pa ang kalagayan ng ating mga disadvantaged at displaced workers. Magkasama tayo sa layuning ito na makabuo ng mas ligtas at mas matatag na lipunan para sa lahat ng Pilipino," he added.

As chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, Go also inspected the Super Health Center in Malaybalay that day. To further bolster healthcare access, he has supported the establishment of Super Health Centers nationwide, including 15 in Bukidnon, to bring primary care, consultations, and early disease detection to local communities.

"Sa mga itinayo ng Super Health Centers, nakita namin kung gaano kalaki ang naitutulong nito sa komunidad lalo na sa rural areas. 'Yun po ang layunin ng