SENATOR Christopher “Bong” Go continues providing relief to disadvantaged residents in Quezon City as he personally spearheaded a relief activity for indigents from Barangays Bagong Silangan, Commonwealth, Batasan Hills, Payatas, and Holy Spirit in the said city on Friday, March 31.

Held at SB Park in Brgy. Batasan Hills, Go and his team distributed grocery packs, vitamins, snacks, and masks to 500 indigent residents. They also gave select individuals new pairs of shoes, cellular phones, bicycles, and balls for basketball and volleyball.

Meanwhile, the Department of Social Welfare and Development extended its support by providing financial assistance to qualified residents.

The senator was accompanied by Councilor Mikey Belmonte. Furthermore, through his speech, Go acknowledged the hard work of other local officials including, Congressman Ralph Tulfo and city officials such as Mayor Joy Belmonte, Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, and Councilor Godie Liban, among others.

As Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, Go also encouraged the public to avail of medical assistance from any of the 11 Malasakit Centers in the city.

Malasakit Centers in Quezon City are located at Lung Center of the Philippines, Novaliches District Hospital, Philippine Heart Center, Philippine Children’s Medical Center, National Kidney and Transplant Institute, East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC), Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC), Philippine Orthopedic Center, National Children’s Hospital, Philippine National Police General Hospital, and Quirino Memorial Medical Center (QMMC).

Go is the principal author and sponsor of Republic Act No. 11463 or the Malasakit Centers Act of 2019, which institutionalized the Malasakit Centers program. To date, 157 operational centers have helped more than seven million Filipinos nationwide, according to the DOH.

“Sa mga pasyente, lapitan niyo lang ang Malasakit Center dahil para ‘to sa inyo. Kung may hospital bill kayo, nandiyan ang mga ahensya ng gobyerno na tutulong para mabayaran ito,” said Go.

Senator Go also led the inauguration of two new multipurpose buildings in Barangays Bagong Silangan and Commonwealth.

The senator supported the funding for both projects which will serve as valuable resources for the communities they serve to improve public service delivery.

In his message, Go expressed his appreciation for the local government of Quezon City’s efforts to improve the delivery of public service in the community and bring government services closer to those in need.

He construction of the multipurpose buildings will provide a space for various activities, such as community meetings, social gatherings, and other events. These public infrastructures will not only improve the quality of life of the residents in these barangays but will also contribute to the promotion of unity and camaraderie among them.

Go has been a strong advocate for the construction of public infrastructure that will benefit the Filipino people, particularly in areas where the need for infrastructure is high.

Previously, Go stressed the significance of continuing the ‘Build, Build, Build’ Program as he commended former president Rodrigo Duterte for making it a priority during his administration.