Bong Go joins Christmas Outreach for underprivileged QC residents

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go's Malasakit Team, in collaboration with Councilor Mikey Belmonte, rendered support to the needy in Quezon City on Monday, 11 December, as part of their ongoing holiday outreach program called "Pamaskong Handog."

This initiative follows their previous assistance endeavors on December 6, 8, and 9.

Go emphasized the true essence of the holiday season by highlighting the collaborative efforts in the Pamaskong Handog initiative led by Belmonte.

"Let us focus on keeping everyone healthy, especially during the Christmas season. I would like to reiterate that the best gift we can give ourselves and our fellow Filipinos is still the gift of good health," he said.

The senator also addressed the evolving health protocols, providing guidance in light of the current situation.

"Though hindi na po mandatory ang pagsusuot ng facemask sa ngayon, ako bilang chair po ng Committee on Health, iniengganyo ko pa rin po ang ating mga kababayan, kung hindi naman po sagabal sa inyo ay voluntarily magsuot pa rin ng mask, lalung-lalo na po yung mayroong comorbidities na maaaring mahawa," he advised.

During the distribution activities held at the SB Park at Brgy. Batasan Hills, Belmonte gave away grocery packs to a total of 1,000 residents, while there were select recipients of shirts and balls for basketball and volleyball from the senator.

Go, vice chairperson of the Senate Committee on Finance, has supported several projects, including the construction of multipurpose buildings, rehabilitation of roads, improvement of drainages, and rehabilitation of flood control structures in several barangays.

He also supported the repair of Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center Road Network, and the acquisition of an ambulance, a dump truck, and four multicabs. Lastly, he also helped secure funding for the vertical expansion of a new emergency building at the Philippine Heart Center and the rehabilitation building at the Philippine Orthopedic Center.