Bong Go pushes for 'Balik-Probinsya' program to decongest Metro Manila after Luzon lockdown

ICYMI: Bong Go pushes for 'Balik-Probinsya' program to decongest Metro Manila after Luzon lockdown

MANILA - Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go on Thursday appealed to the national government to provide incentives and livelihood assistance for Filipinos in Metro Manila who wish to go back to their home provinces after Luzon's enhanced community quarantine is lifted.

"Paghandaan na natin ang ‘new normal’ at isa sa pinaka-importanteng hakbang na dapat nating gawin ay ang paglilipat ng mga tao mula sa mga siyudad papunta sa mga probinsiya," he said. "Kailangan talaga i-develop ang iba pang probinsiya para mabawasan ang tao sa Metro Manila. Masyadong masikip dito, mabilis kumalat ang sakit. Masyado ring maraming tao, hirap na hirap tayong maalagaan lahat ng apektado [ng sakit],” Go said.

Under Go's proposed "Balik Probinsya" program, the government will shoulder the transportation of families willing to permanently relocate to provinces, and also provide them livelihood options.

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