The accident, which occurred on the busy route to Panacan, involved a jeepney carrying 15 passengers. Witnesses reported that the jeepney skidded and lost control, leading to multiple passengers requiring immediate medical attention.
Go, who happened to be in the vicinity, personally coordinated with emergency responders at the scene. He also provided each of the 15 passengers cash assistance to help with their immediate needs.
"Sa mga ganitong pagkakataon, bawat segundo ay mahalaga. Agad tayong tumugon para siguraduhin na walang oras ang masasayang at ang ating mga kababayan ay ligtas," Go stated.
He advised that the injured be rushed to the Southern Philippines Medical Center, ensuring that they received prompt medical treatment. They may also seek assistance from the Malasakit Center at the hospital. Malasakit Centers are one-stop shops aiming to support impoverished patients in reducing their hospital costs to the least possible amount.
Go is the principal author and sponsor of Republic Act No. 11463, or the Malasakit Centers Act of 2019, which institutionalized the Malasakit Centers program. As of now, 166 Malasakit Centers are operational across the country, poised to assist with patients' medical expenses. The DOH reports that the Malasakit Center program has already provided aid to more or less ten million Filipinos.
“Patuloy kaming magseserbisyo sa inyo dahil bisyo ko ang magserbisyo at ako ay naniniwala na ang serbisyo sa tao ay serbisyo ‘yan sa Panginoon, serbisyo ‘yan kay Allah,” underscored Go who is known as Mr. Malasakit for his compassionate service to Filipinos in need.
📷DCPO
Facebook Conversations