Jose "Jun" L. Ong Jr. is a Filipino politician from the province of Northern Samar.
This law establishes "Malasakit Centers" with the intent to enhance accessibility and efficiency in acquiring medical and financial assistance for healthcare services, ultimately benefiting individuals in need.
[4][5] During his term as governor from 2013-2019, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) conducted the Poverty Situation Incidence in Eastern Visayas (Full report 2018) and reports that Northern Samar recorded the biggest decline in its poverty incidence among families from 51.5% to 27.4%.
[6] Based on the same report, PSA concludes that "Significant improvements in poverty incidence among families between 2015 and 2018 were noted in Northern Samar.
[12] Jose L. Ong Jr. was the first Representative of the 2nd District of Samar[13] following the rebirth of the bicameral system and appointment of new members of the Congress in 1987.