Senator Manny Pacquiao and 3rd District Representative Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales have donated 10,000 face masks for the people of Pampanga.
Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda said the donation is essential to assure that medical workers and police personnel who serve as frontliners are well-equipped with face masks in the one to prevent the spread of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in the province.
“Our front line personnel are put in a perilous situation just to serve us. They deserve to be aided with every bit of help or assistance from the provincial government to reciprocate the sacrifice they do for our people,” said Delta.
During the ceremonial turn over held at the Capitol Building here on Wednesday, Gonzales said this is his way of helping the Cabalens in the midst of continuous spread of COVID-19, now a pandemic.
“This is just a small thing compared to the efforts exerted by our medical workers and police force,” Gonzales said.
Governor Pineda has recognized Gonzales for his efforts in providing much-needed help to the frontliners.
The governor assured the provincial government will utilize the said donation in assisting medical workers in the 11 public hospitals and police force deployed across the 21 checkpoints in the province.Gonzales disclosed the said donation was made possible through the help of Senator Pacquiao and President Rodrigo Duterte. He lauded them for their generosity.