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Bong Go Reiterates Support For VP Sara's Public Service Programs Amid Issues Concerning OVP Budget
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, Vice Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Finance, reaffirmed his strong support for the initiatives of Vice President Sara Duterte as the proposed 2025 budget of her office is being deliberated in Congress.
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) is proposing a budget of PHP2.037 billion for next year. Go remains steadfast in his belief that the OVP is instrumental in uplifting the lives of Filipinos, particularly the poor and underserved.
In an earlier Senate Committee on Finance deliberation, Go highlighted the impact of the OVP's initiatives, citing programs such as medical assistance, relief operations, educational support, livelihood programs, and their "Libreng Sakay" initiative, which has benefitted over 638,000 passengers in Metro Manila, and the cities of Bacolod, Cebu, and Davao.
“As a proud Davaoeño, I have witnessed firsthand the remarkable work of Vice President Inday Sara Duterte. I can attest to the positive impact she has made on every community and the entire nation,” he said.
"Sa mga nakaraang taon, nagkaroon ang OVP ng mga programang nagbibigay ng tunay na benepisyo po sa ating mamamayan,” Go stated, emphasizing the OVP’s contribution to addressing the needs of the public.
He stressed the importance of ensuring the continuity of key programs, such disaster response and the OVP’s satellite offices, which would expand the scope of services across the country and bring government closer to the people.
“Saksi tayo sa maraming programa at inisyatiba na inilunsad ng OVP para makabenepisyo ang mga mahihirap. Imbes na bawasan ang budget para dito, dapat nga ay mas suportahan pa ito,” Go suggested.
“Sa katunayan, ako mismo ay nagbigay suporta sa kanilang Libreng Sakay program na malaki ang naitutulong sa commuters lalo na ngayong patuloy ang pagtaas ng presyo ng krudo at iba lang bilihin. Dahil sa kanyang mga satellite offices, halimbawa, may nalalapitan ang mga ordinaryong Pilipino kapag kailangan nila ng agarang serbisyo,” he cited.
He further underscored the value of the OVP’s social programs, which align with his own advocacy of helping marginalized communities. He stressed that Congress as a whole must give the Office of the Vice President the budget that it needs for it to fully function.
“Ang ating Bise Presidente ay binoto ng higit 32 milyong Pilipino hindi para maging spare tire lamang, kundi para magbigay ng karampatang serbisyo na kinakailangan ng mga Pilipino. Pinapalawak ng OVP ang serbisyo ng gobyerno dahil yan ang kailangan ng mga tao,” Go said.
“Huwag sanang haluan ng pulitika ang pagseserbisyo. Bigyan sana ng karampatang suporta at paggalang ang opisinang nais lamang gampanan ang kanyang mandato,” he ended.
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) is proposing a budget of PHP2.037 billion for next year. Go remains steadfast in his belief that the OVP is instrumental in uplifting the lives of Filipinos, particularly the poor and underserved.
In an earlier Senate Committee on Finance deliberation, Go highlighted the impact of the OVP's initiatives, citing programs such as medical assistance, relief operations, educational support, livelihood programs, and their "Libreng Sakay" initiative, which has benefitted over 638,000 passengers in Metro Manila, and the cities of Bacolod, Cebu, and Davao.
“As a proud Davaoeño, I have witnessed firsthand the remarkable work of Vice President Inday Sara Duterte. I can attest to the positive impact she has made on every community and the entire nation,” he said.
"Sa mga nakaraang taon, nagkaroon ang OVP ng mga programang nagbibigay ng tunay na benepisyo po sa ating mamamayan,” Go stated, emphasizing the OVP’s contribution to addressing the needs of the public.
He stressed the importance of ensuring the continuity of key programs, such disaster response and the OVP’s satellite offices, which would expand the scope of services across the country and bring government closer to the people.
“Saksi tayo sa maraming programa at inisyatiba na inilunsad ng OVP para makabenepisyo ang mga mahihirap. Imbes na bawasan ang budget para dito, dapat nga ay mas suportahan pa ito,” Go suggested.
“Sa katunayan, ako mismo ay nagbigay suporta sa kanilang Libreng Sakay program na malaki ang naitutulong sa commuters lalo na ngayong patuloy ang pagtaas ng presyo ng krudo at iba lang bilihin. Dahil sa kanyang mga satellite offices, halimbawa, may nalalapitan ang mga ordinaryong Pilipino kapag kailangan nila ng agarang serbisyo,” he cited.
He further underscored the value of the OVP’s social programs, which align with his own advocacy of helping marginalized communities. He stressed that Congress as a whole must give the Office of the Vice President the budget that it needs for it to fully function.
“Ang ating Bise Presidente ay binoto ng higit 32 milyong Pilipino hindi para maging spare tire lamang, kundi para magbigay ng karampatang serbisyo na kinakailangan ng mga Pilipino. Pinapalawak ng OVP ang serbisyo ng gobyerno dahil yan ang kailangan ng mga tao,” Go said.
“Huwag sanang haluan ng pulitika ang pagseserbisyo. Bigyan sana ng karampatang suporta at paggalang ang opisinang nais lamang gampanan ang kanyang mandato,” he ended.
Sep 19, 2024
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