Press Release - Bong Go receives Plaque of Appreciation from Corcuera town in Romblon, recognizing his unwavering support for the community

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, adopted son of Romblon province, was honored with a plaque of appreciation by the local government of Corcuera town, Romblon, in recognition of his significant contributions to the community.

Mayor Elmer Fruelda and Aubrey Fondevilla visited the Senate on Monday, January 29, where they personally presented the award to Go, expressing the town's deep gratitude towards the Senator.

"Isang malaking karangalan para sa akin na tanggapin ang pagkilalang ito mula sa inyong magandang bayan. Lubos ang aking pasasalamat sa inyong walang sawang suporta at tiwala na ipinagkaloob ninyo sa akin," expressed Go.

"Ang inyong pagkilala ay nagbibigay inspirasyon at lakas sa akin upang lalo pang pag-ibayuhin ang aking serbisyo sa bayan. Pero with or without recognition, patuloy akong magseserbisyo sa inyo at tutulong sa abot ng aking makakaya," he added.

The Resolution No. 15.a s.2024, or the Resolution on Extending Sincere and Profound Gratitude to Honorable Senator Christopher "Bong" Go of the Corcuera, Romblon LGU, highlighted several of Senator Go's actions, most notably to the community's health sector.

Furthermore, the Corcuera residents conveyed their appreciation for the Senator's generosity and promised to remember him in their prayers, wishing him continued success and good health.

In response to this honor, Senator Go expressed his sincere appreciation to Corcuera's people and local government. He reiterated his commitment to supporting the town of Corcuera and the broader province of Romblon.

"Ang mga inisyatibong aking ipinaglalaban ay hindi lamang para sa kasalukuyang henerasyon kundi para rin sa kinabukasan ng ating mga kabataan," Go explained.

As the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, Go also supports the continued operations of Malasakit Centers nationwide, including the one at Romblon Provincial Hospital in Odiongan.

The Malasakit Centers program, a brainchild of Go, was institutionalized under Republic Act No. 11463, which he principally authored and sponsored in the Senate. The 159 operational centers have helped more or less ten million Filipinos nationwide, according to the Department of Health (DOH).

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