Leaders of the so-called ‘Young Guns’ in Congress on Sunday lauded President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Budget and Management Secretary Amenah Pangandaman for the release of P27.4 billion in unpaid health emergency allowance claims owed to health-care workers during the COVID -19 pandemic.
The fund is expected to compensate a total of 5,039,926 unpaid health emergency allowance and 4,283 COVID-19 sickness and death compensation claims.
Representatives Jay Khonghun of Zambales, Paolo Ortega V of La Union, Rodge Gutierrez of 1-Rider party-list, Jil Bongalon of Ako Bicol party-list, Mika Suansing of Nueva Ecija, Joel Chua of Manila, Migs Nograles of PBA party-list, Cheeno Miguel Almario of Davao Oriental, Zia Alonto Adiong of Lanao del Sur and Inno Dy V of Isabela welcomed the move.
“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,” Khonghun said.
“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,” Ortega furthered.
On the other hand, Gutierrez said “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.”
“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,” Bongalon’s statement read.
“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,” Suansing cited.
“The financial support will uplift the spirits of health care workers and ensure they can continue making essential contributions during these challenging times,” Chua said.
Nograles, for his part, said “our unsung heroes during the two-year pandemic can now finally breathe a sigh of relief with the release of their allowances.”
“The allowance will significantly boost their morale and enable them to sustain their vital services to the community. We owe our health workers a lot in terms of taking care of our COVID-stricken countrymen. And they fully deserve all this remuneration,” Almario said.
“Our health workers deserve all the support they can receive, particularly from the government, to whom they have diligently paid taxes and gone beyond the call of duty,” Adiong said in a statement.
“This support is crucial for our health workers who can now address various needs. I hope this will be given immediately to the beneficiaries so that they can allocate these resources to ensure their children are ready for the upcoming school term by purchasing essential school supplies. Additionally, they can provide medications for their elderly family members or ensure food is on their tables,” Dy said.
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