DAVAO CITY ––Misamis Occidental Governor Henry S. Oaminal spearheaded the release of health workers’ emergency allowance during the consultative meeting on May 5, at the Asenso Misamis Occidental Sports and Cultural Center.
Health workers of Misamis Occidental received the Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) covering eight (8) months from October to December 2021; June to July 2022; and September to November 2022.
The health workers did not expect that the consultative meeting would turn out to be a very happy moment for them and their families back home-their allowances were released.
“The release of your health allowances reflects the provincial government’s commitment to support your plight, you worked at the frontline, you put our people’s lives first and waded through the risky job, and your dedication and love in serving our people during the pandemic. It is our way of saying thank you for taking care of our people,” Oaminal said.
Some workers received over P40,000 while the lowest was P20,000,00. The allowance was based on their position.
“What you receive now is our commitment to giving what you deserve. The provincial government is always here for you as you always stand to serve our people. Your dedication, your love, and valuable service did not go unnoticed,” the Governor emphasized.
The Governor who personally facilitated the immediate release at the national government said he is happy that health workers from his province get what they deserve.
Oaminal said the health workers uphold the standard of quality health services which is truly an epitome of the vision of the province for every resident for “Misamisnons Magpuyong Malinawon, Malambuon ug Malipayon.”
On April 25, Department of Budget and Management Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said health workers would get their health emergency allowance (HEA) with the P19.9 billion budget set aside for 2024.
Some 55,211 health workers across the country will benefit from the fund.
The fund was allocated under Republic Act (RA) No. 11494, known as the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act, which states the provision of allowances and benefits to all public and private health workers catering to or in contact with COVID-19 patients.
