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Bulacan gives free ride for health workers
The provincial government of Bulacan has deployed five buses and 10 jeepneys to provide free transportation for health workers to and from their workplaces.
This initiative aims to address the commuting challenges faced by medical personnel due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon.
Health workers from the Bulacan Medical Center and various district hospitals, including those in Baliuag, Calumpit, Hagonoy, Bulakan, Plaridel, Santa Maria, and San Miguel, can utilize these free rides.
Governor Daniel Fernando ordered the 24-hour free ride as a sign of gratitude for the health workers' dedication and to assure them of the provincial government's support.
The free transportation service for health workers began on Friday.
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