Hundreds of indigent residents in Muntinlupa City received assistance with the support of Senator Bong Go, Muntinlupa City Councilor Raul Corro, and concerned national government agencies.
A total of 300 beneficiaries received financial assistance from the national government to help them cope with immediate needs. They also received various forms of support, including shirts, snacks, pens, and fans. Some beneficiaries likewise received basketballs and volleyballs.
Go emphasized the importance of ensuring that government programs and assistance reach poor and vulnerable Filipinos, particularly those facing difficult circumstances.
“Dapat po ay sikapin ng gobyerno na walang magutom na Pilipino.”
“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,” the veteran legislator said in a message.
The seasoned lawmaker likewise stressed the need for strong coordination between local governments and national government agencies so that assistance can be delivered to those in need in a timely and efficient manner.
As part of his legislative efforts to strengthen social protection programs, the seasoned lawmaker is pushing for the institutionalization of the AICS program through Senate Bill No. 1966, or the proposed Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) Act.
The Senate approved the measure on second reading on May 4.
“Institutionalizing AICS would help ensure more consistent, efficient, and accessible assistance for individuals and families facing crisis situations.”
As an author and co-sponsor of the bill, the senator said institutionalizing AICS would help ensure more consistent, efficient, and accessible assistance for individuals and families facing crisis situations, particularly those from vulnerable sectors.
He also stressed the importance of establishing safeguards to prevent the program from being misused for political purposes and to ensure that assistance remains focused on those who genuinely need government support.
“Mga kababayan ko, patuloy akong magseserbisyo sa inyong lahat sa abot ng aking makakaya dahil bisyo ko ang magserbisyo at ako ay naniniwala na ang serbisyo sa tao ay serbisyo sa Diyos,” Go concluded.
