Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, in coordination with the local government of Bacoor City, Cavite, extended assistance to displaced workers during a gathering held at the Strike Gymnasium on Wednesday.

In his speech, Go, an adopted son of CALABARZON, emphasized the importance of working together to provide immediate support to those in need, particularly displaced workers who have been struggling due to economic challenges and various crises.

"Sa totoo lang po, 'wag po kayong magpasalamat sa amin. Kami po ang dapat magpasalamat sa inyo dahil binigyan n'yo kami ng pagkakataon na makapagserbisyo sa inyo. Kaya hinding-hindi ko sasayangin ang pagkakataon na ibinigay ninyo sa akin. Magtatrabaho po ako para sa Pilipino sa abot ng aking makakaya," he expressed.

“Ako po’y hindi titigil sa pagtatrabaho. Iyan lang po ang maiaalay ko sa inyo, ang aking kasipagan sa pagtrabaho. Kaya nga po nabansagan na ang bisyo ko ay magserbisyo,” he added.

Senator Go reiterated his advocacy for workers' rights, emphasizing the significance of pro-poor programs that provide livelihoods to displaced workers. He also mentioned Senate Bill No. 420, which he filed to establish the Rural Employment Assistance Program (REAP), a proposed initiative to create temporary jobs for low-income families in rural areas if enacted into law.

Furthermore, Go highlighted his co-authorship of SBN 2534, which seeks to increase the daily minimum wage by P100 nationwide to address the rising cost of living and provide much-needed relief to Filipino families.

During their visit, Go and his Malasakit Team distributed food packs, snacks, masks, vitamins, facemasks, shirts, fans, basketballs, and volleyballs to 1,128 beneficiaries, with selected beneficiaries also receiving bicycles, mobile phones, a watch, and shoes. His team also extended transportation fare to the beneficiaries.

Meanwhile, in collaboration with the Department of Labor and Employment, an orientation on the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program was also conducted for qualified workers.