Sen. Bong Go urged Filipinos to continue bayanihan efforts within their communities to help them recover from the COVID-19 pandemic sooner.
On October 14 and 15, Go’s outreach team mounted relief operations for struggling residents in Calbayog City, Samar. In his video message, Go underscored the importance of working together and staying disciplined as the government strives to balance the public’s health and the country’s economic concerns.
“Importante po talaga ang magbayanihan at magmalasakit sa bawat kapwa. Huwag tayong mawawalan ng pag-asa mga kababayan ko dahil andito lang ang gobyerno na palaging magseserbisyo sa inyo. Tutulong kami sa abot ng aming makakaya,” reaffirmed Go.
“Sa ating mga local officials diyan sa Calbayog (City), please po huwag niyo pababayaan ang ating mga kababayan diyan, lalo na yung mga mahihirap. Kayo ang magiging takbuhan nila sa oras ng kanilang pangangailangan,” he urged.
Go’s team distributed masks and snacks to 600 disadvantaged residents and bicycles to select individuals at the city gymnasium. Meanwhile, the Department of Social Welfare and Development provided them livelihood grants.
“Itong matatanggap niyo mula sa DSWD, gamitin niyo po ito para makapagbukas ng negosyo. Palaguin niyo ang inyong negosyo at dalhin ang inyong mga kita sa inyong pamilya. Mas masarap sa pakiramdam kung pinaghirapan ninyo ang inyong pagkakakitaan,” Go said.