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Go presses release of health workers’ benefits
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go honored healthcare workers and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as modern-day heroes on National Heroes Day, acknowledging their significant sacrifices for the country.
As Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, Go urged for the swift release of pending Health Emergency Allowances (HEA) for eligible healthcare workers.
He emphasized the need to support frontliners through legislative measures and highlighted his past efforts in ensuring their benefits.
Go cited his authorship and co-sponsorship of Republic Act No. 11712, which mandates the HEA for healthcare professionals who served during public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic.
He appealed to the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to expedite the payment of these benefits, recognizing them as earned compensation for services rendered.
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