Go visits Malasakit center in Sorsogon

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Bong Go reiterated his dedication to improving the country’s health care system during a monitoring visit to Sorsogon Provincial Hospital’s Malasakit Center on Nov. 24.  

“We should truly thank our frontliners. We could not have achieved the campaign against COVID-19 if it weren’t for their sacrifice,” Go said.  

Go, the principal author and sponsor of the Malasakit Centers Act of 2019, also inspected the Sorsogon Cancer Treatment Center and distributed food packs, snacks, masks and vitamins to 1,200 beneficiaries. 

There are 159 Malasakit centers nationwide. 

The senator also attended the inauguration of a Super Health Center in Sorsogon City. These centers aim to provide primary care and medical consultations at the grassroots level.  

Funds have been allocated to the Department of Health for 307 and 322 Super Health Centers in 2022 and 2023, respectively.   

Go thanked Sen. Francis Escudero who joined him in his visit and recognized the roles of medical chief Dr. Robby Chacon and provincial health officer Dr. Renato Bolo in managing Sorsogon’s health needs, especially during the pandemic. 

The senator also attended the 78th Annual National Convention of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants.