Go helps Cebu City fire victims

Go said that he also will provide school supplies and uniforms for the affected children so that they can immediately return to school. #BongGo #aidtofirevictims

Sen. Bong Go listens to the concerns of fire victims at the Barangay Sambag 1 gym on Friday. (SBG)

Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go extended relief assistance and boosted the morale of residents of Sitio Amor in Barangay Sambag 1, Cebu City that lost their homes to a recent fire.

The senator provided grocery packs and financial assistance to some 135 families whose homes were destroyed or damaged by the fire.

He also listened to their concerns personally and offered solutions to their daily struggles.

Apart from the relief assistance provided by him and other donors, Go said that he also will provide school supplies and uniforms for the affected children so that they can immediately return to school.

As for the families who lost their homes and are currently staying at Sitio Tangkungan’s Barangay Gym, the senator said that he has already coordinated with the National Housing Authority (NHA) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to provide them assistance.

“Nakausap ko ang NHA kung may maibibigay ba silang relocation site. Magbibigay din po ng tulong sa inyo ang ibang mga ahensya ng gobyerno, gaya ng DTI na tutulong sa mabigyan kayo ng pangkabuhayan,” he said.

Go also urged the residents, especially those who were injured or suffering from medical conditions, to visit the nearest Malasakit Center so they can avail medical assistance from government agencies.

In an ambush interview following the visit, Go encouraged the youth to study hard after his son, Christian Lawrence Go, placed third in the October 2019 Certified Public Accountant Licensure Exams.

“As a father, I am very proud of my son. Dalawang buwan kami halos hindi nag-usap dahil nag-aaral siya. Masaya ako para sa kanya at hangad ko na maging successful siya. Sa mga kabataan, mag-aral kayong mabuti. Iyan lamang ang masusukli ninyo sa sakripisyo ng inyong mga magulang. Gamitin niyo rin ang inyong natutunan sa pagserbisyo sa kapwa Pilipino,” Go advised.