On Monday’s regular DOH media forum, Oct. 5, 2020, health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire emphasized the role of BHERTs, reiterating the statement of Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III that they are the country’s first line of defense in the communities.
"Sa mga gurong nagtatanong, mayroon pong ayuda na nakalaan sa inyo. Ito po ay P300 million na subsidies at allowances," he said during a virtual presser.
Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo made the statement as he called out tourism stakeholders and business owners opposing the proposed allocation to stop prioritizing their own interests over the needs of the tourism industry and the overall economic recovery of the country.
