DAVAO CITY — Amid recent modifications on some restrictions imposed to control the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as announced by President Rodrigo Duterte in his ‘Talk to the People’ address on Monday night, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go appealed to all Filipinos to remain vigilant, cooperate with authorities, and show compassion to each other in order to help in the efforts to overcome the ongoing crisis.
“Let us work together to keep the enemy at bay until there is a vaccine available. Totoong mahirap ang buhay ngayon, pero pangunahing layunin muna natin ang maitigil ang pagkalat ng COVID-19 sa ating bansa para mas mapabilis ang pagbalik natin muli sa normal na pamumuhay,” Go appealed.
“Ang ating pagiging mga responsableng mamamayan na nagmamalasakit sa kapwa at nakikisama sa bayanihan ay ang susi sa ating mabilis na pag-ahon sa krisis. Magtulungan tayo para hindi bumagsak ang ating healthcare system habang binabalanse natin na pasiglahin muli ang ating ekonomiya,” he added.
Go reminded the public that their cooperation is key to the success of the efforts to overcome the ongoing crisis.
“Lagi natin pong alalahanin na hindi kaya ng gobyernong mag-isa ang laban kontra pandemya. Hindi rin kakayanin ng ating mga medical frontliners kung patuloy na dadami ang kailangang dalhin sa mga ospital. Preventing the spread of COVID-19 starts with us by being responsible citizens and following health and safety protocols,” he explained.
This comes after several industries, such as gyms, tutorial centers, grooming centers, internet cafes, and drive-in cinemas, among others, have been allowed to operate starting September 1 under General Community Quarantine guidelines in most areas around the country, including Metro Manila.
Go further emphasized the need to keep the health care system afloat while preparing for the availability of vaccines against COVID-19. He said that most health facilities are already overburdened and while government tries its best to provide for the needs of all Filipinos, every citizen can help through their cooperation and compassion for each other. -PR
