In a statement shared by the Senate of the Philippines, senator Christopher “Bong” Go recently commended the medical and dental mission in Culasi, Antique, as he continued to push for community health initiatives in the country. This health initiative, spearheaded by vice-governor Edgar ‘Ed’ Denosta, underscored the government’s collective commitment to enhancing public health for its constituents with hundreds of residents benefiting from free medical consultations, dental services, and medications.
Go’s Malasakit Team also extended assistance to some beneficiaries of the medical mission, such as snacks, shirts, and balls for basketball and volleyball. Reflecting on his role as the chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, senator Go reassured the public of his unwavering support for similar health initiatives.
“Healthcare is a fundamental right, and we must ensure every Filipino has access to the necessary services,” he said.
Senator Go also supported the construction of a Super Health Center in Culasi, the Philippines. Through the collective efforts of fellow lawmakers, sufficient funds have been allocated for more than 700 Super Health Centers including four in Antique.
He also advised residents seeking medical assistance to avail of government programs made accessible in Malasakit Centers particularly one nearby, located at the Angel Salazar Memorial General Hospital (ASMGH) in San Jose de Buenavista.
Principally authored and sponsored by Go, Republic Act No. 11463 or the Malasakit Centers Act of 2019, aims to provide disadvantaged Filipino patients with convenient access to medical assistance programs. According to the DOH, there are currently 161 Malasakit Centers nationwide that has benefitted more than ten million Filipinos already.
Moreover, Go emphasised the need to bring specialised medical services closer to all regions. He served as the principal sponsor and one of the authors of Republic Act No. 11959, or the Regional Specialty Centers Act. The law mandates the establishment of Regional Specialty Centers within existing DOH regional hospitals.
As vice-chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, he likewise supported the acquisition of multicabs in Laua-an, the improvement of a public park in Belison, the expansion of the water system in Libertad, the construction of a bridge in Patnongon, the purchase of an ambulance and the construction of a flood control structure in San Jose, and the construction of a covered court in San Remigio, among others.
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