Bong Go leads relief operation for fire victims in Navotas

Sen. Bong Go went to Navotas City on Wednesday, 16 November, to personally provide aid to hundreds of families whose houses were damaged by recent fire incidents in Barangays Bagumbayan North and Navotas West.

Addressing the needs of 516 fire-hit households, with five casualties, the senator reassured that the Bureau of Fire Protection will be more equipped in responding to fire-related incidents following the implementation of the BFP Modernization Act, which was signed by former president Rodrigo Duterte in September of last year.

Republic Act No. 11589, which Go primarily authored and co-sponsored in the Senate, provides for a ten-year modernization program for BFP that includes the acquisition of modern fire equipment, recruitment of more firefighters, and provision of specialized training, among others.

During the visit, Go and his team provided grocery packs, vitamins, masks, meals, and shirts to the affected residents at the Centennial Park. Go likewise gave away cellular phones, shoes, bicycles, and watches to select individuals.

The senator also handed out balls for basketball and volleyball to several youths as he encouraged them to participate more in sports activities instead of vices.

Meanwhile, the Department of Social Welfare and Development extended separate cash assistance to each affected family.