Senator Christopher “Bong” Go reiterated his unwavering commitment to supporting pro-poor programs as he distributed aid to over 1,500 impoverished residents in Angat, Bulacan on Wednesday.

In collaboration with the local government led by Mayor Reynante Bautista, the lawmaker helped those affected by recent calamities and highlighted the importance of ensuring that no Filipino goes hungry.

“Ako naman po ay patuloy na ilalapit ang serbisyong nararapat sa ating mga kababayan dahil ‘yan ang aking bisyo, ang magserbisyo," said Go, often referred to as Mr. Malasakit, in his speech.

"Huwag po kayong magpasalamat sa akin. Kayo po ang dapat kong pasalamatan dahil binigyan niyo po ako ng pagkakataon na makapaglingkod at makapagserbisyo sa inyo,” he added.

A total of 800 qualified indigents, who were also recovering from recent calamities, received food packs, masks, vitamins, fans, shirts, snacks, basketballs, and volleyballs during the morning batch of the event. Shoes, a watch, a cell phone, and a bicycle were also given to a few individuals. The same assistance was extended to 700 recipients during the afternoon batch.

Through this initiative, coordinated with the Angat local government, financial aid was also disbursed to each qualified beneficiary.

Go also commended the efforts of other local leaders, including former Mayor Russel Pleyto, Vice Mayor Arvin Agustin, and Councilors Wowie Santiago, Blem Cruz, Darwin Calderon, Andro Tigas, and Ramiro Osorio, among others. The senator encouraged them to sustain their efforts for the continued growth and development of Angat and the entire province of Bulacan.

“Prayoridad ko ang pagsuporta sa pro-poor programs at dapat po ay sikapin ng gobyerno na walang magutom na Pilipino. 'Yan po ang pakiusap ko parati sa kapwa ko lingkod bayan," said Go.

Senator Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, extended additional support to residents in need of medical care. He encouraged them to utilize the services of nearby Malasakit Centers, specifically at Joni Villanueva General Hospital in Bocaue City, Bulacan Medical Center in Malolos City, Rogaciano Mercado Memorial Hospital in Sta. Maria, and Ospital ng San Jose del Monte City.

First established in 2018, the Malasakit Center is a one-stop shop that brings together concerned agencies to provide particularly poor and indigent patients with access to medical assistance programs.