Press Release - Bringing government closer to the people -- Bong Go assists thousands of barangay workers and indigents in Imus City, Cavite as he also visits its Super health Center

On Tuesday, June 11, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go assisted barangay health workers, nutrition workers and indigents in Imus City, Cavite, and visited the city's new Super Health Center.

In his speech, Go, known as Mr. Malasakit for his compassionate service to the poor, underscored the importance of continued government support for Filipinos, particularly those poorest members of society. Among his priorities is to help bring government and its services closer to the people.

"Magtatrabaho po ako para sa Pilipino... At kahit saang sulok kayo ng Pilipinas ay pupuntahan ko kayo basta kaya po ng aking katawan at panahon. Iyan naman po ang ipinangako ko sa inyo, magseserbisyo po ako sa abot ng aking makakaya," Go expressed.

Being an adopted son of CALABARZON region, Go and his Malasakit Team distributed grocery packs, snacks, vitamins, masks, shirts, bags, basketballs, and volleyball to 2,000 beneficiaries, including Barangay Health Workers, Barangay Nutrition Scholars, and parents of Imus National High School students. Select recipients also received additional bicycles, mobile phones, shoes, and watches.

Furthermore, the said qualified indigents present also received financial support from the local government through the collaboration of Senator Go and Mayor AA Advincula.

Meanwhile, Senator Go has introduced two legislative measures to recognize and support the hard work of barangay officials and health workers. First is Senate Bill No. 197, also known as the Magna Carta for Barangays, which he filed that aims to grant barangay officials more support and benefits if enacted into law.

Furthermore, Go's advocacy emphasizes the crucial role of barangay health workers (BHWs), who serve as the primary healthcare providers in their communities. He introduced SBN 427, the Barangay Health Workers Compensation Act. If enacted into law, this will ensure fair compensation and benefits for the frontline health workers.

As Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, Go also personally inspected the Imus City Super Health Center, and he proudly mentioned that one of his key advocacies is the establishment of more Super Health Centers nationwide. He highlighted the