
Ni NOEL ABUEL
Pinuri ng tinaguriang “Young Guns” sa Kamara sina Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman sa pagpapalabas ng P27.4 bilyon para maibigay hindi nabayarang COVID-19 health emergency allowance (HEA) na dapat bayaran sa mga healthcare workers sa panahon ng pandemya.
Nagkakaisa sina Zambales Rep. Jay Khonghun, La Union Rep. Paolo Ortega V, 1 Rider party list Rep. Rodge Gutierrez, Ako Bicol party list Rep. Jil Bongalon, Nueva Ecija Rep. Mika Suansing, Manila Rep. Joel Chua, PBA party list Rep. Migs Nograles, Davao Oriental Rep. Cheeno Miguel Almariol, Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong, at Isabela Rep. Inno Dy V of Isabela, ang pasasalmat kay Pangulong Marcos at DBM sa tuluyang papapahagi ng HEA ng mga health workers.
“We are very happy that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered the allowance release for our health workers. This decision demonstrates his commitment to supporting those on our healthcare system’s front lines. By providing this financial assistance, the government acknowledges the vital contributions of our healthcare workers and helps alleviate some of the burdens they face,” sabi ni Khonghun, chairman ng House Committee on Bases Conversion.
“We thank the President for consistently recognizing and reciprocating our health workers’ selfless sacrifices and invaluable service. Their contributions during the pandemic were truly invaluable. We must honor their dedication by ensuring they receive the support and appreciation they rightfully deserve,” sabi naman ni Ortega.
Nagpahayag naman ng kaluwagan si Gutierrez, isang abogado, na sa wakas ay nailabas na ang pondo.
“We appreciate the President’s dedicated efforts to compensate our health workers, who have made tremendous sacrifices, including laying down their lives so that others may live. This underscores the President’s steadfast commitment to championing the interests and welfare of our healthcare heroes,” aniya.
“Kudos to President BBM and DBM Sec. Pangandaman! They just helped families of our frontline health workers cope with the never-ending problem of recurring inflation. Now they can use the money for whatever needs their family members have,” sabi naman ni Bongalon.
“We will fully support our hardworking health care workers. Like everyone else, they are facing the same challenges as the rest of the population. It is fortunate that the government has been able to improve their situation with the order of the President to release the allowance,” ayon naman kay Suansing.
Sinabi naman ni Norgales maaari na ngayong makahinga ng maluwag ang mga health workers sa paglabas ng kanilang mga allowance.
“The release is very significant in alleviating the burdens faced by our dedicated health care workers, whose relentless efforts have been crucial in battling the challenges of the pandemic,” ayon pa dito.
