PAID RISK. Barangay healthcare workers (BHWs) in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte line up on June 1, 2022 at the Pagudpud Gymnasium to receive their Special Risk Allowance (SRA) worth PHP1,428 each. The amount is being funded by the Department of Health.(Photo courtesy of Pagudpud LGU) MANILA-Two senators filed bills that aim to add more benefits for barangay health workers (BHWs) who have been playing an important role in the country's fight against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Senator Christopher "Bong" Go reiterated on Wednesday the need to pass into law his filed bill which seeks to mandate the appointment of at least two BHWs in every barangay with standard salaries and additional incentives. "Ang mga barangay health workers ang nasa frontline ng ating hangarin na panatilihing malusog at walang sakit ang ating mga kababayan (Barangay health workers are in the frontline of our aim to make sure that our countrymen remain healthy and disease-free," Go said in a
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