PIA Davao Region

DAVAO DEL NORTE, Oct. 15 (PIA) - Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go visited the City of Tagum yesterday for the release of Aids to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) XI. The 974 beneficiaries were identified by the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSDWO) including pregnant women, senior citizens, solo parents, and persons with disabilities (PWDs). City Mayor Allan L. Rellon warmly welcomed Go together with the local officials and some provincial officials by citing the programs and projects of President Rodrigo R. Duterte to the City of Tagum.  Apart from the food and cash assistance, Go also gave 15 mountain bikes, 10 computer tablets, and 10 shoes to selected recipients.  Despite the significant drop of the COVID-19 cases in the country, Go urges the residents of Tagum City to get vaccinated and always follow the health protocols. On the other hand, as the Senate Health Committee Head, Senator

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go personally visited the frontline healthcare workers at the Cotabato Regional and Medical Center (CRMC) in Cotabato City on Friday, September 24, to check on their welfare, respond to their needs, and recognize their contributions as they work with the government to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.    He praised the team behind the CRMC for their efforts to improve the quality of health services they provide during the groundbreaking ceremonies for a new temporary treatment and monitoring facility for COVID-19 patients, as well as a building to house its Malasakit Center.    “Naaalala ko nung pumunta ako dito para buksan ang 16th Malasakit Center sa bansa. Ako po’y natutuwa na since then meron na tayong 141 sa buong Pilipinas! Nagpapasalamat ako kay Mayor [Frances Guiani-Sayadi] and Dr. [Ishmael Dimaren] para sa inisyatibo ninyo na magpatayo ng building para maging mas komportable ang ating mga kababayan,” said Go.    He checked on the operations of