BONG GO CONTINUES FEEDING PROGRAM IN PUBLIC HOSPITALS WITH MALASAKIT CENTERS TO AID DISADVANTAGED PATIENTS AND SUPPORT FRONTLINERS

SENATOR Christopher “Bong” Go, known as “Mr. Malasakit” for his unwavering dedication to the poor and needy, is eager to continue his hospital feeding program, particularly in public facilities with Malasakit Centers.

This initiative has provided significant relief to patients and their families, many of whom face health challenges and struggle with basic needs like food. The simple gesture of providing rice porridge to patients is Go’s way of showing compassion to those needing medical attention.

Understanding that most patients in public hospitals are disadvantaged and often only have enough for transportation, Senator Go initiated this feeding program to ensure that patients have meals. Moreover, it also caters to medical frontliners to alleviate their burden while fulfilling their duties in saving lives.

“The gratitude and relief expressed by the patients and their families inspire me to persevere and expand this initiative. It’s my way of ensuring that no Filipino has to endure hunger, especially during their time of need,” Senator Go stated.

Senator Go expressed deep gratitude towards the social workers of Malasakit Centers for their relentless dedication to patient care. He urged them to continue their compassionate work, assuring that he will persist in launching more initiatives to support Filipinos in need.

“Your efforts do not go unnoticed. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our fellow Filipinos,” he said, addressing the social workers.

Last week, Senator Go’s feeding program reached various hospitals in Metro Manila, including Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital in Caloocan City, Novaliches District Hospital in Quezon City, Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital in Manila City, and the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine in Muntinlupa City.

The initiative also extended to hospitals in the Visayas and Mindanao, including Northern Samar Provincial Hospital in Catarman, Northern Samar; Adela Serra Ty Memorial Medical Center in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur, and Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao City, demonstrating his nationwide commitment.

Concluding his message, Senator Go reiterated his advocacy, stating, “Ayaw ko pong may mga Pilipinong nagugutom kaya sa abot ng aking makakaya, ipagpapatuloy ko ang mga ganitong inisyatiba lalo na kung makakatulong ito sa mahihirap.”

Malasakit Centers are one-stop shops designed to streamline and simplify the process for indigent patients seeking financial assistance from various government agencies.

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. Currently, 165 operational centers have helped more or less ten million Filipinos nationwide, according to the Department of Health.

Senator Bong Go’s feeding program exemplifies his deep compassion and commitment to improving the lives of disadvantaged Filipinos, reinforcing his title as “Mr. Malasakit”, saying, “Patuloy akong magseserbisyo sa inyo dahil bisyo ko ang magserbisyo at ako ay naniniwala na ang serbisyo sa tao ay serbisyo ‘yan sa Panginoon.”