Press Release - Bong Go continues efforts to promote workers' welfare as his team gives a boost to displaced workers in Duero, Bohol

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go coordinated with local officials on Thursday, October 26, to provide various forms of assistance to displaced workers around the province including those in Duero, Bohol. The relief effort, which was conducted in collaboration with Mayor Al Taculad, took place at the San Antonio covered court in Duero, and benefitted 209 residents.

Go's team distributed snacks and shirts to each beneficiary. Furthermore, the senator's staff also gave away shoes, and balls for basketball and volleyball to select recipients.

These beneficiaries also qualified for temporary employment provided by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

"Sa pamamagitan ng programa na ito, tayo ay nakatutulong sa mga manggagawang naapektuhan ng krisis at nagbibigay ng agarang tulong sa kanilang mga pangangailangan," Go said in a video message.

"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 makatarungan at mas matatag na lipunan para sa lahat ng Pilipino," he added.

To ensure that those who reside in rural areas lacking job opportunities can be supported and taken care of amid the economic challenges they face, Go also filed Senate Bill No. 420, which seeks to offer temporary employment to eligible members of low-income rural households who are ready to perform unskilled physical labor for a period of time if enacted into law.

To promote workers' welfare, Go also filed SBN 1705, which proposes to increase the service incentive leave of private sector employees; and SBN 1707 which seeks to provide competitive remuneration and compensation packages to social workers in the country.

He also filed SBN 2107, or the "Freelance Workers Protection Act", which seeks to provide protection and incentives for freelance workers. The measure aims to recognize the rights of freelance workers and ensure that they are protected and adequately compensated for their services.

Last year, Go also filed SBN 1183, or the proposed "Media and Entertainment Workers' Welfare Act", which seeks to provide enhanced protection, security and incentives for media workers through