Press Release - 'Patuloy na malasakit at serbisyo sa abot ng aking makakaya' -- Bong Go provides support to indigents in Mati City, Davao Oriental

On Friday, September 6, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go visited Barangay Sainz, Mati City, Davao Oriental, to assist thousands of indigents. This initiative aims to support individuals who have been significantly impacted by current economic challenges, among others.

Before proceeding to Mati City, Go joined an ocular inspection conducted by the Senate Subcommittee on Justice and Human Rights at the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) in Davao City. He then made a quick trip to Mati City to extend immediate assistance to the indigent residents before heading back to Davao City to attend the public hearing led by Senator Ronald Dela Rosa.

"Ang trabaho po ng isang senador ay hindi lang po isang mambabatas. Trabaho namin: legislation, constituency, at representation. Ako naman nakikita niyo, Lunes hanggang Linggo po ako nagtatrabaho, parang ping-pong na itong buhay ko, at kung ano po ang makakatulong sa ating mga kababayan, lalung-lalo na po dito sa Davao (ay gagawin ko)," Go said during the hearing.

In his visit to Mati City, Go emphasized the critical role of government support in helping Filipinos recover and thrive.

"Basta't para sa kapakanan ng mahihirap na Pilipino at tiyak na mapapakinabangan ng mga nangangailangan, patuloy akong susuporta sa mga pro-poor programs ng gobyerno tungo sa ating iisang hangarin na sana'y walang maiwan at walang magutom na Pilipino," Go said.

Earlier, Go expressed his hopes that the administration will give priority to policies and programs that will directly benefit and uplift the lives of the poor, the helpless, and the hopeless who need government attention the most.

Go also lauded the local government of Mati City, including City Councilors Jimboy Dayanghirang, Avelino Capiña, Sammy Rodriguez, Danny Macaubos (ABC President), and Alexander Alcantara, among others, for their efforts to uplift the lives of their constituents in the city.

"Huwag po kayong magpasalamat sa amin. Sa totoo lang po, kami ang dapat magpasalamat sa inyo dahil binigyan niyo po kami ng pagkakataon na makapagserbisyo sa inyo," he remarked.

At the Upper Bliss Covered Court of Brgy. Sainz, Go personally assisted 1,500 indigents. The identified beneficiaries all