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OUTSTANDING GOVERNORSHIP AWARD 2021

When Sorsogon was chosen as one of the pilot areas of the
Universal Health Care Act, he prepared the medical sector for
its implementation. Through the UHC, every Filipino has access
to primary health care services without the financial burden.
Preparations include digitizing health facilities, beginning with
the DBP Medix to simplify patient admission, communication
between departments and health facilities. Rural Health Units
also utilized Telemed, a technology under the “Doctors to the
Barrio” Program, making check-ups accessible, affordable, and
available 24/7. Indeed, Governor Chiz’s plans for Sorsogon are The Province of Sorsogon won the right to host the national
not for the short term. These changes are just the beginning of sports event for the year 2022. The Governor is passionate
grander and better things for Sorsoganons. about history and modern architecture, so the newly renovated
Sorsogon Provincial Capitol Building has a mix of a classical and
contemporary look. In addition, a Roman Colosseum-inspired,
Sorsogon Sports Complex, is also undergoing construction,
which will serve as one of the main venues when Sorsogon
hosts the Palarong Pambansa.

DISASTER PREPARED
Sorsogon is geographically located in the eastern seaboard of
the country and is prone to the onslaught of typhoons whenever
monsoon season approaches. On his first day of office as
Governor, Chiz immediately addressed this long-time concern.

INFRASTRUCTURE He created a council that would directly address the problems,
The ongoing infrastructure development all over the province especially in flood and landslide-prone barangays.
of Sorsogon would have to be the most beneficial achievement
Sorsoganons will receive under his administration. Vast physical
improvements are already seen, from the widened Maharlika
Highway to the by-pass roads in different municipalities.

To improve the quality of service of Local Government Units
(LGUs), Governor Chiz ensured every municipality will be able
to build their dream municipal or city halls. As we speak, the
Municipalities of Bulusan and Juban have opened their newly-
constructed municipal buildings. Through these changes, he
believes government employees would be motivated to give
better service to their constituents. To avoid casualties, the Governor ordered the LGUs to
implement Forced Preemptive Evacuation in typhoon-risk areas.
Historical structures underwent restoration to honor and He initiated housing projects in different parts of the province,
strengthen the historical and cultural identities of Sorsogon. specifically to relocate the urban poor and those who live in
These structures include the Gibalon Shrine in Magallanes and high-risk areas. In addition, there are ongoing constructions of
the former Sorsogon Provincial Jail, which was transformed into permanent evacuation centers. Pre-positioning of food packs
the Museo Sorsogon. for affected families and setting up soup kitchens for stranded
travelers have become regular practices during typhoons.

Governor Chiz also created teams that handle clearing
operations tasked to remove hazardous debris in roads and
passageways after every typhoon. He equipped the Disaster
Risk Reduction and Management Offices (DRRMOs) of each
municipality with radios and antennae to enable them to
communicate through different channels if mobile networks,
data, or the internet is down.

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