Press Release - 'Palugaw ni Bong Go' continues in Malasakit Centers in support of patients and frontliners

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, continues to push for feeding programs in hospitals equipped with Malasakit Centers across the country. The senator emphasizes how these feeding initiatives serve not only to nourish the body but, more importantly, to alleviate the burdens faced by patients and their watchers during some of the most challenging times in their lives.

The feeding program was initially rolled out after Senator Go observed firsthand the struggles of many Filipino families trying to access medical services, especially in provincial areas. Despite the significant assistance provided by Malasakit Centers in covering medical expenses, many patients and their families still face difficulties in securing daily necessities like food, which is vital for both patient recovery and the well-being of their companions, as well as for the welfare of medical frontliners.

"Hindi madaling magkasakit, at lalo pang nagiging mabigat ang sitwasyon kung hindi sapat ang pambili ng pagkain," Go said.

"Bagamat tulong-tulong na tayo para sa libre at abot-kayang serbisyong medikal, nakikita ko pa rin na marami sa mga pasyente natin at kanilang mga pamilya ang nagkukulang sa pang-araw-araw na pangangailangan, kaya naman itinutuloy natin ang mga palugaw na ito," he expressed.

During medical treatment, patients often have a family member or friend who remains by their side, providing physical and emotional support. For these individuals, the feeding program not only eases financial burdens but also allows them to focus more fully on providing care. By offering free and nutritious meals, the program ensures that watchers are not forced to leave the hospital in search of food, thus maintaining their presence during crucial times when patients need them the most.

Senator Go's Malasakit Teams have been actively conducting feeding programs across numerous hospitals nationwide. From September 24 to 28, hospitals like Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Hospital and Diagnostic Center and Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital, both in San Fernando City, Pampanga; Philippine Children's Medical Center, East Avenue Medical Center, National Children's Hospital, Veterans Memorial Medical Center,