Emphasizing his enduring commitment to pro-poor initiatives, healthcare system improvements, and the welfare of medical frontliners, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Wednesday expressed his support and satisfaction with the plans and programs that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. unveiled during his second State of the Nation Address (SONA).
In an interview after assisting fire victims in Parañaque City, Go emphasized that while the first SONA outlined the administration’s plans, the second showcased its various accomplishments during its first year in office.
In his address, Marcos outlined various programs aimed at uplifting the country’s poor, a cause that Go has also committed to pursue.
On the health programs and initiatives announced during the SONA, Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, commended the administration’s ongoing efforts to improve the country’s healthcare system.
He specifically lauded Marcos’ plans on improving the country’s preparedness for future pandemics, citing the unprecedented effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
In relation to this, Go has been pushing for the passage of Senate Bill No. 195, or the creation of a Center for Disease Control. This proposed legislation aims to create a central hub for disease prevention, surveillance, and control, addressing both infectious and non-communicable diseases.
Go also filed SBN 196, which seeks the establishment of a Virology Science and Technology Institute. The institute is envisioned to enhance the country’s capacity to study, detect, and combat emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases.
He also emphasized the importance of the establishment of Super Health Centers in providing primary care in grassroots communities, facilitating early disease detection, and helping decongest hospitals.