Senator seeks prompt release of health emergency allowances

Sen. Bong Go, chair of the Senate committee on health, has reiterated his appeal to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and Department of Health (DOH) to fast-track the release of the health emergency allowances (HEA) still due to health care workers who served during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The senator's request came amid growing concerns over delayed payments and unresolved financial commitments to frontline workers.

"For the nth time, I am appealing to the DOH, DBM to fast-track the release of the unpaid Health Emergency Allowances due our nurses and other health care workers who served during the COVID-19 pandemic," Go said in a mix of Filipino and English in a radio interview on Monday.

He emphasized the critical role these individuals played during the height of the crisis, and even until now, in securing the health and well-being of every Filipino.

Go highlighted the sacrifices of these health workers, who risked their lives daily to care for the nation. He pointed out the disparity between the allowances they are set to receive and the magnitude of their sacrifices.