As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt the lives of many Filipinos, the Office of Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Saturday, April 17, distributed additional assistance to affected and displaced workers from the media industry currently being catered to by the Department of Social Welfare and Development.
Around 417 beneficiaries were provided with meals, masks, face shields and vitamins. The distribution activity was held at the DSWD Central Office in Batasan, Quezon City.
The activity was conducted in batches while strictly complying with the necessary health protocols to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19.
As the Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Go advised the beneficiaries to continue to follow government-issued health protocols, such as wearing of masks and face shields when in public, regular washing of hands, observing social distancing, and avoiding unessential travels.
He also assured them that the poor and vulnerable sectors will be provided access to vaccines in accordance with the COVID-19 vaccination prioritization list.
“Huwag kayong mag-alala, unti-unti na pong dumarating ang bakuna. Inuuna lang po ang mga frontliners. Susunod naman ang mga senior citizens, susunod naman po ang mga indigent pababa na po ‘yan,” he explained.
“Huwag po kayong matakot sa bakuna, matakot po kayo sa COVID-19. Ang bakuna po ang tanging solusyon natin dito upang malampasan po natin itong krisis. Ang bakuna po ang susi para makabalik sa normal na pamumuhay. Magtiwala lamang kayo sa ating gobyerno,” he added.
As further support, the Senator offered to assist those who are in need of medical attention. He strongly advised them to seek the nearest Malasakit Center where they may conveniently avail of medical assistance from government.
Six Malasakit Centers have been established in Quezon City located at the Lung Center of the Philippines, Novaliches District Hospital, Philippine Children’s Medical Center, Philippine Heart Center, National Kidney and Transplant Institute, and East Avenue Medical Center.
The DSWD also provided financial assistance to the beneficiaries, particularly to those who were not covered by the Social Amelioration Program.
“Alam kong hirap na kayo pero konting tiis lang po, mga kababayan ko. Patuloy tayong magtulungan at magmalasakit sa kapwa natin. Sino ba naman magtutulungan kundi tayo lang kapwa Pilipino,” said Go.
Due to the impact of the pandemic on their lives and livelihoods, Go’s office distributed additional assistance to 200 indigents who sought government support from the DSWD Central Office in Batasan, Quezon City on Thursday, April 15.(PR)
