Sen. Go stresses need to help locally stranded individuals return home

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go reaffirmed the necessity of aiding locally stranded individuals (LSIs) in their return to their home provinces.

He stressed that while the health and welfare of all Filipinos are paramount, the return of LSIs should not be indefinitely postponed.

Go reminded authorities to strictly enforce health and safety protocols as thousands of LSIs return to their home provinces over the weekend under the Hatid Tulong initiative.

This call followed an incident where some LSIs seeking transportation assistance trooped to Rizal Park in Manila on Saturday, July 4, and underwent a rapid anti-body test.

LSIs who registered and passed the health screening test for COVID-19 were granted a travel authority at the venue.

Go reiterated President Duterte's instruction to accept returning Filipinos and to provide them with necessary assistance safely and responsibly.

He emphasized the importance of protecting the communities LSIs will be returning to by adhering to health and safety protocols.