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Bong Go provides additional support to micro-entrepreneurs in Nueva Vizcaya as his team visits Diadi and Villaverde towns

PASAY CITY -- On Friday, July 30, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go continued his outreach efforts to hundreds of micro-entrepreneurs in Diadi and Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya as part of his commitment to ensure necessary support are given to communities affected by the pandemic, especially for those in the economic sector.

In his message, the Senator expressed his appreciation to the essential workers for their efforts and sacrifices to help their communities. He, then, reassured that the government will always be committed to bringing necessary support to help them recover.

He also reminded them of the importance of supporting the national vaccination program, saying, “Kung mahal n’yo po ang inyong mga pamilya magpabakuna na po kayo. Huwag ho kayong matakot sa bakuna. Ang bakuna po ang tanging susi o solusyon para unti-unti na tayong makabalik sa ating normal na pamumuhay.”

Go’s team carried out two separate distribution activities at Old Public Market in Diadi, and Municipal Gym in Villaverde where there were 320 and 189 beneficiaries, respectively.

Go’s staff strictly enforced necessary safety and health protocols as the recipients were divided into smaller batches while they received meals, masks, face shields, and vitamins. There were also select recipients of new pairs of shoes and bicycles.

As part of the Senator’s pledge to support underprivileged students, some beneficiaries received computer tablets, an essential tool for children who are pursuing education under the blended learning set-up.

Meanwhile, several government agencies also committed to bring assistance to the small business owners to help them cope up with economic challenges caused by the national health crisis.

Representatives from the Department of Social Welfare and Development gave them livelihood assistance grants through their Sustainable Livelihood Program while the Department of Trade and Industry provided further livelihood support to qualified recipients through their Pangkabuhayan sa Pagbangon at Ginhawa livelihood program.

Furthermore, the Department of Health gave supplies of assorted medicines and vitamins, and the Department of Agriculture, in turn, handed out supplies of vegetable and plant seeds.

“Ipagpapatuloy ko ang aking pagsisikap sa aking pagtitinda dahil po sa hirap po ng buhay kailangan pong kumayod. Nagpabakuna na rin po ako para po mas safe po ako para na rin po sa aking mga apo. Kaya salamat po sa tulong na inihatid niyo, Senator Go, marami pong mararating ito,” shared Apolonia Ablang, one of the beneficiaries.

As Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Go is also committed to providing Filipinos convenient access to quality healthcare services. Through the Malasakit Centers Program, Go then offered medical assistance to the beneficiaries.

Signed into law in 2019, Republic Act No. 11463, otherwise known as the Malasakit Centers Act, mandates all DOH-run hospitals and the Philippine General Hospital to establish their Malasakit Centers to help low-income patients with their medical expenses.

To date, there are 132 Malasakit Centers nationwide, and Nueva Vizcaya locals can visit the Malasakit Center in Region II Trauma and Medical Center in Bayombong.

“One-stop shop po ‘yan, zero balance po ang target ng Malasakit Center. Lapitan n’yo lang po ang Malasakit Center diyan po sa inyong lugar,” said Go.

“Mga kababayan ko, kung kailangan n’yo po ng tulong sa pagpapagamot sa Maynila, sa Heart Center, magsabi lang po kayo sa aming opisina,” he added.

The Senator ended his remarks as he gave recognition to the local government leaders for working hand-in-hand to ensure their respective communities build back better amid the pandemic. Among the officials were Representative Luisa Lloren Cuaresma, Governor Carlos Padilla, Vice Governor Jose “Tam-an” Tomas, Diadi Mayor Sandy Gayaton and Vice Mayor Norman Miguel, Villaverde Mayor William Tugangui and Vice Mayor Atty. Ronelie Valtoribio, and many others

As Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, Go extended his support to various infrastructure projects, such as construction of roads in Brgy. Bugnay in Diadi, and construction of a multi-purpose building in Villaverde..

The Senator also supported more infrastructure initiatives in the province, including the construction of multi-purpose buildings in Bambang; construction of municipal buildings in Kayapa; construction of an evacuation center in Dupax del Sur; road improvement in Ambaguio, Dupax del Norte, and Kayapa; the provision of potable water supply in Brgys. Baliling and Bacneng in Sta. Fe; and the acquisition of a dump truck and a multi-purpose vehicle in Quezon town.

Week-long relief efforts were conducted by Go’s staff from July 26 to 30 in several municipalities of Nueva Vizcaya, including Alfonso Castañeda, Aritao, Sta. Fe, Kasibu, Bambang, Dupax del Norte, Kayapa, Ambaguio, Solano, and Bagabag. (OSBG)


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