Sen. Bong Go lauded the local government of Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro for the successful groundbreaking of its Super Health Center on Monday, 19 December, which he personally attended.

During his speech, Go said that more Super Health Centers are planned to be established and strategically located in rural areas where basic health services are not easily accessible.

"Napansin ko po sa buong Pilipinas sa kakaikot ko, nakita ko po na napakaraming munisipyo ang kulang ang mga Super Health Center. Wala silang sarili nilang hospital. Minsan po nanganganak sa tricycle o sa jeepney papunta do'n sa ospital (dahil sa mahabang) biyahe. Ako nga ngayon papunta dito sa Sablayan, galing po akong Mamburao halos dalawang oras po ang biyahe," noted Go.

The senator earlier cited that a sufficient budget had been allocated in the 2022 Health Facilities Enhancement Program to be able to construct at least 307 Super Health Centers across the country. To establish more such centers, the senator likewise successfully pushed for additional funds in the 2023 health budget.

The Super Health Center is an improved version of the rural health unit. It offers health services including database management, out-patient, birthing, isolation, diagnostic (laboratory: x-ray and ultrasound), pharmacy and ambulatory surgical unit. Other available services are eye, ear, nose and throat (EENT) service; oncology centers; physical therapy and rehabilitation center; and telemedicine, where remote diagnosis and treatment of patients will be done.

After the groundbreaking, Go and his team proceeded to Sablayan Astrodome where the senator led a relief activity for 500 indigents. They distributed grocery packs, masks, vitamins, meals and shirts to the residents and also gave away bicycles, shoes, watches, and balls for basketball and volleyball to select beneficiaries.