Bong Go provides assistance to fire victims in Bayawan City, Negros Oriental to help them rebuild

Bong Go provides assistance to fire victims in Bayawan City, Negros Oriental to help them rebuild

SENATOR Christopher “Bong” Go’s Malasakit Team extended support to fire victims in Bayawan City, Negros Oriental, on Thursday, November 28.

During the distribution held at the Barangay Villareal gymnasium, Senator Go, in a message, expressed his compassion and unwavering support for the affected families, encouraging them to remain resilient.

“Sa mga kababayan nating nasunugan, huwag po tayong mawalan ng pag-asa. Ang importante, ligtas ang ating pamilya. Ang gamit ay nabibili at maaaring palitan pero hindi po nabibili ang buhay. A lost life is a lost life forever,” he emphasized.

The senator’s Malasakit Team distributed grocery packs, vitamins, masks, snacks, and basketballs to the 78 victims. Selected beneficiaries also received shoes and mobile phones.

In partnership with the National Housing Authority (NHA), housing assistance was provided through the Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP), an initiative strongly supported by Senator Go to help families rebuild their homes after calamities.

“Isinulong natin na mabigyan sila ng ayuda pambili ng housing materials tulad ng pako, yero, at iba pa, upang maisaayos muli ang kanilang mga tirahan. Nagpapasalamat tayo sa NHA para sa programa nila upang masigurong makabangon at makapagpatayo muli ang ating mga kababayang biktima ng sakuna,” Go highlighted.

Go reiterated his commitment to addressing housing challenges in the country. He highlighted Senate Bill No. 192, which seeks to establish a Rental Housing Subsidy Program for disaster victims. If enacted, this legislation will provide temporary shelter assistance while families rebuild or transition to permanent housing.

Senator Go also highlighted the ongoing efforts to enhance fire prevention in communities. He noted the Bureau of Fire Protection’s modernization under Republic Act No. 11589, which he principally authored and co-sponsored.

This Act mandates a comprehensive ten-year modernization plan to equip the bureau with advanced capabilities for fire response through increased firefighter recruitment, acquisition of modern fire equipment, and specialized training.

“Karagdagang kagamitan, firefighters at monthly education campaigns para turuan ang ating mga kababayan na mag-ingat, ‘yan po ang BFP Modernization Act. Dahil bawat bahay na nasusunog, nadadamay ang kapitbahay. Kaya dapat doble ingat tayo,” stressed Go. “Hinding-hindi ko po sasayangin ‘yung pagkakataong ibinigay n’yo po sa akin. Magtatrabaho po ako para sa Pilipino. At iyan po ang pwede kong i-alay sa inyo, ang aking bisyo sa pagseserbisyo,” said Go who is known as Mr. Malasakit for his compassionate service to Filipinos in need.

 

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