Senator Bong Go dispatched his team to spearhead efforts aimed at uplifting the lives of indigent students in Baguio City.
Held in coordination with local officials, Go’s team distributed shirts, fans, and pens to 1,300 students. In addition, they received educational assistance to further support students and families in need.
“Sama-sama natin haharapin ang mga hamon at gagawa ng paraan upang matugunan ang inyong mga pangangailangan.”
“Maraming salamat sa inyong tiwala at suporta. Bilang inyong lingkod, patuloy akong magsusumikap na isulong ang mga programa at proyekto na makapagpapagaan ng inyong buhay. Sama-sama natin haharapin ang mga hamon at gagawa ng paraan upang matugunan ang inyong mga pangangailangan,” the veteran legislator assured.
In addition to the support, the Vice Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography extended an offer for medical aid to any resident facing health issues.
The Malasakit Center serves as a one-stop shop, bringing together various agencies under one roof to help impoverished patients with their medical expenses.
“The 167 Malasakit Centers have assisted over 17 million indigent patients nationwide.”
Since its launch in 2018 and its institutionalization under Republic Act No. 11463, which the seasoned lawmaker principally authored and sponsored in 2019, the 167 Malasakit Centers have assisted over 17 million indigent patients nationwide, according to the Department of Health (DOH).
In Baguio City and nearby areas, patients may access Malasakit Center services at Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center.
“Patuloy kaming magseserbisyo sa inyo dahil bisyo ko ang magserbisyo at ako ay naniniwala na ang serbisyo sa tao ay serbisyo ‘yan sa Panginoon,” the seasoned lawmaker concluded.
