Go appeals for immediate, efficient delivery of ‘ayuda’ in ECQ areas

Senator Bong Go welcomed the government’s decision to provide special financial assistance to the residents of Iloilo province, Iloilo City, Cagayan de Oro City and Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental who were affected by the imposition of enhanced community quarantine restrictions initially from July 16 to 31 and recently extended to August 7.

The funds for the undertaking were sourced and transferred from the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development to the concerned local governments which shall be responsible for distributing the aid, the chair of the Senate health committee said.

“Nakikiusap ako sa gobyerno na bilisan na ang pamamahagi ng ayuda sa mga naapektuhan ng ECQ sa lugar nila. Siguraduhin dapat na nakarating sa mga nangangailangan ang ayuda na inilaan sa kanila,” said Go.

The quarantine status of the areas mentioned were raised upon the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque then earlier announced that the national government will extend assistance to the affected LGUs.

Go earlier issued a personal appeal to all implementing agencies to fast-track the release of the Supplemental Amelioration Program following the previous impositions of ECQ in identified critical areas.

The senator explained that part of the government’s mission to save lives must include addressing the issues of hunger and poverty especially during crisis situations.

“Ako naman, bilang Chair ng Senate committee on health, ang prayoridad natin ay makapagligtas ng buhay ng mga Pilipino. Kaakibat diyan ang pagsigurong maiiwasan hindi lang ang sakit, kundi pati rin po ang gutom at kahirapan,” said Go.

“Dahil kinailangan mag deklara ng ECQ, dapat lang na ibigay rin natin ang anumang tulong na kaya nating ibigay para sa mga tao. Habang pinipilit nating manatili sila sa bahay, siguraduhin rin nating ligtas sila at may pang-kain sa kanilang pamilya,” he added.

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