Press Release - Bringing services closer to communities: Bong Go visits Angat, Bulacan for Super Health Center inauguration; helps half a thousand displaced workers

On Tuesday, June 4, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go visited Angat, Bulacan, to aid displaced and disadvantaged workers at Angat Municipal Gymnasium and attend the Super Health Center inauguration in Barangay Taboc.

"Huwag kayong magpasalamat sa akin. Sa totoo lang po, ako ang dapat magpasalamat sa inyo dahil binigyan n'yo ako ng pagkakataon na makapagserbisyo sa inyo," he said.

Go and his Malasakit Team distributed grocery packs, snacks, vitamins, shirts, basketballs, and volleyballs to 500 displaced workers and 120 Barangay Health Workers.

The displaced workers additionally received masks, while selected recipients received bicycles, shoes, a mobile phone, and a watch.

Furthermore, Go lauded the local government for their support and dedication to bringing government services closer to their constituents, including Congressman Ador Pleyto, Governor Daniel Fernando, Vice Governor Alex Castro, Mayor Jowar Bautista, Bulacan, Vice Mayor Arvin Agustin, and the local councilors.

Congressman Ador Pleyto warmly thanked Go for his continuous support to the local community, underscoring the significant impact of Go's initiatives.

"Napaka palad natin na andito mismo ang isa sa pinaka masipag, pinakamabait, at pinakamatulungin na Senador, mahal ng buong bansa, mahal ng ating bayan, ang aking kaibigan, si Senator Bong Go! Umpisa pa nun, nung hindi pa siya nananalo, natulungan na niya ang ating bayan at ilang beses na siyang bumalik dito. Senador Bong Go, kami po ay nagpapasalamat sa iyo," Cong. Ador said.

Through Go's initiative of bringing public services closer to the grassroots and in collaboration with various agencies, the beneficiaries could also avail themselves of various government programs. The Department of Labor and Employment oriented and provided temporary employment to qualified displaced workers through its Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged / Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program.

"Nandito po ang ating DOLE para sa programang TUPAD para bigyan kayo ng pansamantalang trabaho. Palakpakan naman natin ang ating mga empleyado ng DOLE," expressed Go.

The lawmaker has also filed Senate Bill No. 420 to institutionalize a Rural Employment Assistance Program