SEN. Bong Go has pressed for sustained and inclusive development as he visited Zambales to extend support to about 2,000 poor residents in Iba town.

The senator said on Friday he would continue to assist "marginalized and underserved Filipinos to promote inclusive economic development."

"I would work for my fellow Filipinos. I promise you that I will serve you wherever you are," Go said as he recognized the needs and contributions of communities.

He greeted the solo parents, persons with disabilities, tricycle and drivers association leaders, coordinators, barangay health workers, and barangay nutrition scholars present during the event.

"As your senator, I will do my best to come up with programs and laws that would help the poor," Go said.

The beneficiaries received from Go food packs, meals, vitamins, masks, shirts, basketballs and volleyballs. Selected beneficiaries also received a bicycle, watch, shoes, and mobile phone. They were also given financial support.

Go also urged the residents to utilize the services of the Malasakit Centers at President Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Hospital in Iba.

He said that these centers, established in 2018, aim to streamline the process of availing medical assistance by consolidating various government agencies under one roof.

The Department of Health reported that about 10 million Filipinos have benefitted from the 165 Malasakit Centers nationwide. Go was the principal author and sponsor of Republic Act 11463 or the Malasakit Centers Act of 2019.

Go, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, said he would continue to oversee the implementation of the Malasakit Centers Act.

He wanted to ensure that these centers provide a one-stop shop for medical assistance to impoverished patients.

Go also pushed for the establishment of Super Health Centers nationwide, including four in Zambales, to improve health care access, consultations, and early disease detection.