By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senator Bong Go has introduced a bill aiming to provide hazard pay to personnel of Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices, Barangay Risk Reduction and Management Committees, and all accredited community disaster volunteers.
“Many volunteers will benefit from this initiative. Your volunteering efforts will save numerous lives. You are the heroes during times of crises such as the pandemic,” remarked Go.
According to Senate Bill No. 1709, titled the Hazard Pay for All Disaster Personnel and Volunteers Act, throughout the state of calamity declared by the President in respective provinces, cities, and municipalities, the local government unit will allocate hazard pay of P3,000 per month to all personnel of the local disaster risk reduction and management office, regardless of their employment status.
Go emphasized that by collaborating with the government during disasters, countless lives can be spared.
“Through the collective efforts of the government and our fellow citizens, many lives will be saved,” the senator added.
(el Amigo/MNM)
