Go supports DMW budget

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go expressed his unequivocal support for the Department of Migrant Workers and its proposed budget during a hearing on Monday, 18 September. Also included in the hearing is the proposed budget for the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration.

"I want to put on record my full support for the proposed budget of the Department of Migrant Workers and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration," Go declared.
The senator highlighted the important role played by Overseas Filipino workers, and referred to them as modern-day heroes.

Meanwhile, Go raised significant concerns about the underutilization of the Agarang Kalinga at Saklolo para sa mga OFWs na Nangangailangan Fund, a financial resource designated for the immediate care and assistance of OFWs in need.

"I note that P1.2 billion budget for the Agarang Kalinga at Saklolo para sa mga OFWs na Nangangailangan or AKSYON Fund has not been fully utilized as of 31 August. Only 20 percent has been utilized."

In addition to the issue of fund utilization, Go also drew attention to the human resources aspect of the department.

Go took the opportunity to discuss the state and condition of the OFW Hospital, a facility aimed at providing comprehensive healthcare services to OFWs who return to the Philippines.

As chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, Go has stressed the importance of investing in healthcare infrastructure, with a particular focus on the establishment of Super Health Centers in far-flung communities.

The adopted son of CALABARZON with familial roots from Batangas, lauded the groundbreaking ceremony of the San Jose Super Health Center in Batangas on Monday, 18 September.