Press Release - Bong Go brings hope and support to thousands of indigents in Caraga, Davao Oriental as he joins celebration of 121st Araw ng Caraga and 2nd Kaan Silatan Festival

On Saturday, July 13, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go brought with him hope and support to benefit around 2,250 poor residents in Caraga, Davao Oriental. His visit coincided with the celebrations of the 121st Araw ng Caraga and the 2nd Kaan Silatan Festival.

Known for his unwavering commitment to public service, Go reiterated, "Ako naman po ay patuloy na ilalapit ang serbisyong nararapat sa ating mga kababayan dahil 'yan ang aking bisyo, ang magserbisyo."

"Huwag po kayong magpasalamat sa akin. Kayo po ang dapat kong pasalamatan dahil binigyan niyo po ako ng pagkakataon na makapaglingkod at makapagserbisyo sa inyo," he added.

Go and his Malasakit Team distributed food packs, shirts, basketballs, volleyballs, masks, vitamins, and bags to the beneficiaries at the RSO Compound in Barangay Poblacion. Select beneficiaries also received bicycles, mobile phones, watches, and shoes.

Meanwhile, in collaboration with fellow Senators Robin Padilla and Francis Tolentino, Congressman Nelson Dayanghirang, Mayor Ronnie Osnan, and the local government, beneficiaries received financial assistance from the national government to support their basic needs.

Go then acknowledged the officials for their continuing service to their constituents, including Congressman Dayanghirang, Vice Governor Nelson Dayanghirang Jr., Board Members Andy Monday and Tata Nuñez Castro, Mayor Osnan, and Vice Mayor Melody Anne Benitez, among others present.

"Bilang inyong lingkod bayan, itinataguyod ko ang malasakit, pagmamahal, at serbisyo sa ating lipunan at kapwa. Ipinapaalala sa akin ni former president Rodrigo Duterte, 'Do what is right,' unahin ang kapakanan ng mga mahihirap, at hindi hindi ka magkakamali. Kaya ito ang lagi kong sinusunod sa aking paglilingkod," he said.

As chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, Go underscored the significance of the Malasakit Centers program, which he initiated to provide easier access to government medical assistance for disadvantaged patients.

Through Republic Act No. 11463, which Go principally authored and sponsored, qualified public hospitals now feature Malasakit Centers, enhancing medical assistance accessibility. Since 2018, 165 Malasakit Centers have