Senator Bong Go delivered immediate relief to families affected by a recent fire in Marikina City. Around 75 residents received financial assistance and essential supplies, including water, groceries, vitamins, clothing, shoes, a mobile phone, and a bicycle. Go personally ensured that aid reached every affected family, working closely with local officials to assess needs on the ground.
In a video call, Go said, “Importante po sa akin ang buhay at kalusugan ng bawat Pilipino. Sabi ko nga, ang gamit ay mabibili natin ’yan, ang pera ay kikitain ’yan kung magsusumikap tayo. Pero ang buhay, hindi po nabibili. Importante pong buhay tayo, at kilala po ang mga Pilipino sa pagtutulungan.”
He added, “Huwag po kayong magpasalamat sa akin. Ako pa nga po ang dapat magpasalamat sa inyo dahil binigyan ninyo ako ng pagkakataong makapagserbisyo.”
Go emphasized that relief is only part of the solution. He cited Republic Act 12076, the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act, which mandates permanent disaster-resilient evacuation centers nationwide, and RA 11589, the Bureau of Fire Protection Modernization Act of 2021, which strengthens firefighting capabilities with upgraded equipment and training.
“Bukas po parati ang aking opisina para sa inyo. Ako naman po, hindi ko kayang nakaupo lang sa opisina ko habang nangangailangan kayo ng tulong. Tawagin niyo lang po akong kuya Bong Go. Magseserbisyo po ako sa abot ng aking makakaya dahil bisyo ko ang magserbisyo at naniniwala ako na ang serbisyo sa tao ay serbisyo sa Diyos,” he said.
Go continues to call for stronger coordination between national and local governments, faster disaster response, and sustained support for communities affected by emergencies.
