Bong Go’s team conducts two-day relief effort in Surigao del Norte

Sen. Bong Go continued his relief efforts for more vulnerable residents from Dapa, Del Carmen, San Benito, General Luna, Santa Monica, Burgos, Placer and Alegria, Surigao del Norte on 29 and 30 September.

In his video message, Go, who serves as the Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, reminded eligible yet unvaccinated residents to help the country return to normalcy by getting their complete jabs against COVID-19.

"Mahirap po talaga ang panahon ngayon dahil nasa gitna pa po tayo ng krisis pero para po mapabilis ang ating pagbalik sa ating normal na pamumuhay, hinihikayat ko po kayong lahat na magpabakuna. Madadagdagan din po ang inyong proteksyon laban sa COVID-19 kung kayo po ay bakunado," encouraged Go.

"Habang tuluy-tuloy ang ating pagpapabakuna, huwag po natin kalimutan na sumunod pa rin sa health protocols, tulad ng pagsuot ng face mask at hugas ng kamay. Huwag maging kumpiyansa, delikado po itong kalaban natin na hindi natin nakikita," he reminded.

Meanwhile, as part of his efforts to ensure that more Filipinos get convenient access to quality healthcare, Go offered assistance to those in need of medical attention and advised them to visit Caraga Regional Hospital in Surigao City and Siargao Island Medical Center in Dapa where there are Malasakit Centers that may help with their hospital expenses.

Designed for particularly poor and indigent patients, the Malasakit Center is a one-stop shop where Filipinos can conveniently access medical assistance programs offered by the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Health, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. There are now 152 Malasakit Centers nationwide.

Go's team conducted the distribution activities at the respective municipal gymnasiums of General Luna and Burgos, Brgy. Magsaysay Gymnasium in Placer, Dapa Municipal Hall, and Women's Center in Alegria.

The team handed out snacks, masks, and vitamins to a total of 240 residents. They likewise gave away cellular phones, shoes, and balls for basketball and volleyball to select individuals.

In addition, the residents received livelihood grants from the DSWD to help them start their own small business to sustain their family's needs amid the ongoing pandemic.