Sen. Bong Go highlighted the importance of better and strengthened fire prevention efforts as he provided aid to fire victims in Barangay Aguho in the municipality of Pateros on Friday, 30 September.

Go, in his video message, reminded the public to keep their homes safe by following fire safety precautions recommended by the government.

He likewise reassured that the Bureau of Fire Protection continues to enhance its capabilities following the enactment of the BFP Modernization Act of 2021 which Go principally authored and co-sponsored in the Senate.

The said law provides for the acquisition of new fire equipment, expansion of fire personnel, and provision of highly specialized training programs. The BFP is likewise mandated to conduct monthly fire prevention campaigns and information drives in every local government unit, especially in informal settlements, economically depressed areas and far-flung communities.

"Mga kababayan ko, mag-ingat tayo dahil delikado pa ang panahon at nasa gitna tayo ng pandemya. Mahirap masunugan. Gayunpaman, tandaan natin na ang gamit naman ay nabibili at ang pera po'y kikitain natin muli. Pero ang perang kikitain natin ay hindi po mabibili ang buhay. A lost life is a lost life forever," said Go.

"Saksi ako sa hinagpis na nararamdaman ng ating mga kababayan na biktima ng mga sunog. Buwan-buwan, bago ang pandemya, ilang insidente ng sunog ang aking binibisita sa iba't ibang panig ng bansa upang makapagbigay ng tulong sa mga kababayan nating nabiktima nito," he added.

Go's outreach team conducted the relief activity at the barangay hall where they handed out grocery packs, masks and snacks to 13 families who were victimized by the fire incident. They also provided cellular phones, shoes and balls for basketball to select individuals.

Furthermore, a team from the Department of Social Welfare and Development provided financial aid through its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation program.