59 families affected by fire get aid
CEBU, Philippines — Fire victims from several barangays in Talisay City received aid from the national government, including financial assistance to help their recovery efforts.
Over 59 families from fire-affected barangays in Talisay City received aid from Senator Christopher "Bong" Go Saturday, December 21.
The families that got the aid, which is through Go’s fire prevention advocacy, were from Barangays Linao, Cansojong, Tangke, and San Isidro.
In a video message, Senator Go emphasized the importance of resilience and community support.
“Mga kababayan, sa mga nasunugan, 'wag kayong mawalan ng pag-asa. Ang gamit ay mabibili natin 'yan kung magtutulungan lang tayo, at nandito kami, handang tumulong sa inyo sa abot ng aming makakaya. Ang pera, kikitain niyo 'yan kung magsusumikap lang tayo, pero ang perang kikitain ay hindi mabibili ang buhay. A lost life is a lost life forever,” Go said.
Each affected family received from Senator Go’s Malasakit Team financial assistance, snacks, grocery packs, vitamins, shirts, basketballs, and volleyballs. There were also select recipients of shoes for men and women, and a mobile phone.
Senator Go further highlighted the recently enacted Republic Act No. 12076, also known as the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act.
Signed on December 6, the law mandates the establishment of permanent, safe, and well-equipped evacuation centers in all cities and municipalities across the Philippines.
As the principal author and co-sponsor of the law, Go emphasized its role in ensuring the safety and dignity of disaster-affected communities while expediting recovery efforts.
“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.
As the principal author and co-sponsor of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Modernization Act 2021, the senator also advocates for enhanced firefighting capabilities.
The law aims to strengthen the BFP by modernizing its equipment, hiring more personnel, and offering specialized training programs to ensure prompt and efficient responses to fire emergencies. — (FREEMAN)
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