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Sen. Bong Go Appeals for Implementation of Balik Probinsya Program




In a press release published by the Senate of the Philippines today, April 24, 2020, Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go reiterated his appeal for the implementation of the “Balik Probinsya” program. According to Senator “Bong” Go, the government should learn from the experiences encountered during the COVID-19 crisis. 

Senator “Bong” Go’s appeal is for the government to prepare for the Balik Probinsya program implementation when the COVID-19 pandemic is already under control. This is to be able to provide long-term solutions that would help in avoiding the further spread of such diseases in the future.

“Habang patuloy nating nilalabanan ang COVID-19, paghandaan na natin sa ngayon pa lang ang ‘new normal’. I-tama na natin ang mga mali para hindi na maulit ang mga problema at maging mas handa tayo sa anumang krisis,” said the Senator.

Appeal to Businesses and Investors

Senator “Bong” Go also appealed to businesses and investors to open factories and other job opportunities in the provinces to support the Balik Probinsya Program. More livelihood opportunities would attract Filipinos to go home to their provinces and would also lead to rural development.

“Sa mga negosyante po, sana ay magbukas kayo ng mga factory, planta, o ano pa mang job opportunities sa mga kababayan nating Pilipino na gusto na pong manatili sa kanilang mga probinsya,” said the Senator.

How Can Balik Probinsya Program Help?

According to the Senator, one of the biggest factors which augment the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 or COVID-19 in Metro Manila is the overcrowding or congestion.

“Maraming tao rito kaya naman mabilis kumalat ang virus, mas mahirap alagaan ang mga komunidad, at mas mahirap i-manage ang ating resources na maaaring magamit ng ating local government units,” said Senator “Bong” Go.

The Senator noted that with the “Balik Probinsya” program, the government will be able to facilitate the decongestion which will eventually result in solving overpopulation, heavy traffic, pollution, future possible disease outbreaks, and even other crises and natural disasters.

Nananawagan ako sa pamahalaan na mag-umpisa nang maglatag ng programang ‘Balik Probinsya’ at iba pang mga hakbang na magbibigay insentibo sa ating mga kababayan na lumipat na ulit sa kanilang mga probinsya.” – Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go

SOURCE Senate of the Philippines

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