Press Release - Bong Go salutes Filipino nurses worldwide on Nurse Day

As the world celebrated Nurse Day on Monday, May 6, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go extended appreciation to Filipino nurses, here and abroad, for their tireless service and dedication.

On May 10, Go is invited to be a speaker for Philippine Nurses Association's (PNA) 8th Summer Conference with the theme "Our Nurses, Our Future: The Economic Power of Care". This event offers a vibrant forum for healthcare professionals, educators, leaders, and policymakers to highlight the crucial role of nurses and served as a platform to discuss better opportunities for Filipino nurses and the health sector in general.

"On this significant occasion of Nurse Day, I extend my deepest gratitude and admiration to all Filipino nurses across the globe. Your dedication, compassion, and resilience are truly inspiring, especially in these challenging times," Go expressed.

"As frontline heroes, you represent the best of our nation, embodying selflessness and a commitment to care for others, no matter the circumstances," he added.

As the Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, Go reiterated his commitment to prioritizing the welfare of Filipino nurses, saying, "As we celebrate your extraordinary contributions today, I reaffirm my unwavering support for your profession. I am committed to advocating for better working conditions, fair compensation, and continuous professional development for our nurses."

"Your well-being and success are priorities for us, as they directly impact the quality of healthcare our people receive," he cited.

Senator Go, a notable advocate for healthcare workers' rights, highlighted his legislative achievements, including his role in the authorship and co-sponsorship of Republic Act No. 11712.

This Act is significant for providing benefits and allowances to healthcare workers during public health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the end of the public health emergency, Senator Go has continuously pushed to release pending health emergency allowances (HEA) to eligible healthcare professionals.

"Umapela tayong muli sa Department of Health (DOH) at Department of Budget and Management (DBM) na bilisan na ang pagre-release ng naturang HEA dahil