Bong Go gives aid to 560 barangay workers in Lupon, Davao Oriental
The senator handed out cash, food packs and raffle prizes to barangay health workers and functionaries and cited bills on their welfare.
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go distributed financial and material assistance to 560 barangay health workers (BHWs) and other barangay functionaries in Lupon, Davao Oriental, on Tuesday, 3 November, according to the Daily Tribune.
The report said the activity recognised the workers' roles in delivering basic services and keeping peace and order in their communities. Beneficiaries received cash assistance, food packs, snacks and shirts, while basketballs, shoes, watches, bicycles and cellphones were given away through a raffle.
Go urged the workers to keep serving their communities and said his office would remain open to residents seeking help, the Daily Tribune reported.
The senator also pointed to legislative measures on the welfare of BHWs and local government personnel. These include Republic Act No. 11712, which grants health emergency allowances and other benefits to eligible healthcare workers during public health emergencies, and Senate Bill No. 412, the proposed Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers, which Go authored and co-sponsored.
He has also filed Senate Bill No. 1352, seeking added protection for private health sector workers, and Senate Bill No. 197, the proposed Magna Carta for Barangays, which aims to improve the pay and benefits of barangay officials.
Go earlier filed Senate Bill No. 2802 to lengthen the terms of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials from three to four years. Later laws set a different schedule, however. Republic Act No. 12232, signed on 13 August 2025, first set a four-year term and moved the barangay and SK polls to November 2026. Republic Act No. 12326, signed on 24 September 2026, then fixed the terms at five years and reset the next Barangay and SK Elections to the second Monday of November 2028.
Attending the event were Davao Oriental Board Member Don Montojo, Lupon Mayor Santos Alonzo Jr., Vice Mayor Christian Lawrence "Chrence" Go, municipal councillors and barangay officials. After the gathering, the senator bought ice cream, peanuts and chicharron from local vendors to share with residents, according to the report.
Why it matters for Davao
Barangay health workers across Davao Region, including in Davao City, could be affected by the welfare measures Go cited. The rescheduled barangay and SK elections in November 2028 under RA 12326 also apply to Davao City's barangays.
This article was written by the DavaoNews desk with AI assistance, using reporting by Daily Tribune. Facts come from the original report, which we credit and link below. Our editorial policy
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