Manila, April 4 -- Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go has reiterated his call for the provision of special risk allowance for public health workers (PHWs) as they continue to work in hospitals and other health facilities despite the growing threats of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).
In a statement, Go said the government must protect the welfare of PHWs who provide critical and urgent services to respond to the public health emergency, placing their lives at risk.
"Sa kabila ng enhanced community quarantine, patuloy pong nagseserbisyo sa bayan ang ating front-liners na mga public health workers upang masiguro ang ating kalusugan at kaligtasan (Despite the enhanced community quarantine, our front-liners continue to serve to ensure ...