Press Release - Bong Go helps disadvantaged workers in Alicia, Isabela during their founding anniversary festivities; highlights support for marginalized communities

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go personally extended support to disadvantaged workers from different barangays of Alicia, Isabela, during the town's 75th Founding Anniversary celebrations, on Saturday, September 28.

"Happy 75th Founding Anniversary rin po sa Alicia. Sa mga taga-Isabela, nandirito lang po ang inyong Senator Kuya Bong Go na handang magserbisyo po sa inyong lahat sa abot ng aking makakaya," said Go in an interview.

"Bukod sa pakikisaya sa inyong bayan, nais ko rin maghatid ng tulong sa mga nangangailangang sektor dito at mailapit ang serbisyo ng gobyerno sa inyo," he added.

The event, held at the Alicia Community Center, saw Senator Go's team distributing essential support to 500 beneficiaries, including grocery packs, meals, shirts, masks, vitamins, basketballs, volleyballs, and shoes. There were also select recipients of shoes, bicycles, and mobile phones.

"May dala po kami ngayong araw na kaunting tulong para sa inyo. Kayo po ang napili na maging bahagi ng TUPAD program ng DOLE upang magkaroon ng pansamantalang trabaho at pantustos sa pang-araw-araw na pangangailangan," Go highlighted.

Through Go's support in collaboration with local leaders, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) also conducted an orientation for the recipients of its Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program.

The TUPAD program is designed to provide emergency employment to workers who have been displaced due to economic challenges and disasters, ensuring they have a source of income during tough times.

Go also took the opportunity to thank the local leaders of Alicia, Isabela, for their continued efforts in ensuring the welfare of their constituents. He expressed gratitude to Governor Rodolfo "Rodito" Albano III, Vice Governor Faustino "Bojie" Dy III, Board Member Ramon Juan Reyes, Mayor Joel Amos Alejandro, and Vice Mayor Andy Bonn B. Velasco for their commitment to the people of Alicia.

As part of his legislative initiatives, Go authored Senate Bill No. 420, which seeks to establish a system that offers temporary employment opportunities for eligible individuals from rural households facing economic hardship. The proposed Rural