Celebrities, Influencers Urged To Bind Nation VS COVID19′

April 5, 2020 Metro BLISTT

BAGUIO CITY – Celebrities and influencers were urged to use their influence in binding the Filipino nation as one against COVID19.
ACT-CIS partylist lawmaker and House Appropriations committee chairman Eric Go Yap called on, “hindi ito ang panahon ng pulitika.”
Yap, also the caretaker congressman of Benguet province, pointed out, “Hindi kulay ang mga magkalaban at hindi din iisang kulay lang ang tumatayo ngayon upang sugpuin ang krisis na kinakaharap natin.”
He called on celebrities, influencers, and other influential personalities to use their influence to encourage Filipinos to unite during these difficult times.
Rep. Yap cited that while Luzon is on ECQ, people have lots of time on social media.
“Bakit hindi natin ito gamitin sa mas makabuluhang mga bagay?” he urged, citing health and wellness practices and measure to ward off diseases.
‘Why can’t you support the government outright, than waiting for opportunities when government commits an error or bash government and criticize every word of the President,’ he called on in Filipino. “This government may not be perfect Disabilities (PWDs), seniors, displaced workers, stranded students, pregnant and solo parents; and 3) general population.
With the approval of the Quick Response Fund, the barangays can now purchase goods to augment the needs of their constituents and cater to their general population.
Mayor Benjamin Magalong asked for understanding from the public especially from those complaining that they have not received a relief pack despite belonging to the vulnerable sector.“Let us not make this a political issue, please understand that the government is following protocol in the distribution of relief packs based on the assessment of our barangay officials and verification of the social welfare office where we prioritize those in the vulnerable sector,” Magalong explained.
Magalong said he is working out with the barangay officials on the revalidation of their vulnerable sector listings.For concerns on relief packs, here are the hotline numbers of the Mayor’s Special Services Division to contact: 09174171842, 09195695525, 09664559777 or Telephone Number (074) 442-7295.
Jessa Mardy P. Samidan