Go expresses sympathy, condolences to Japan
‘You are our heroes, and we owe you a lot. I will continue to support your needs and welfare as long as I am in public service’
Daily Tribune‘You are our heroes, and we owe you a lot. I will continue to support your needs and welfare as long as I am in public service’
photograph courtesy of SBG SENATOR Christopher ‘Bong’ Go.
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go on Wednesday expressed condolences to the Japanese people particularly the families and loved ones of all who perished when a 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit central Japan on New Year's Day.
He was also deeply saddened to know that a Japanese Coast Guard aircraft destined to bring assistance to quake victims figured in an accident at an airport a day later, killing the five personnel on board.
"In this time of need and sorrow, I reaffirm my compassion, sympathy, and solidarity with our Japanese brothers and sisters," he said in a statement.
"I pray and know that the people of Japan will soon recover from these and emerge as a more united and resilient nation," he added.
Go celebrated New Year's Eve with the patient watchers at Balay Pahulayan Temporary Shelter at Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao City.
During his visit, the senator and his Malasakit Team shared Noche Buena by distributing meals, food packs, and other forms of aid. He also gave food to the security guards and vendors he passed by.
In a simple gathering, Go showed his compassion to the patient watchers amid their hardships and eased their burden.
"I know how hard it is to be away from your loved ones, especially during this time of the year. This simple gesture is to make you feel that you are not alone and that we are here for you," Go said.
He also thanked the medical frontliners and hospital staff for their dedication and sacrifice in serving the public amid the pandemic and beyond.
"You are our heroes, and we owe you a lot. I will continue to support your needs and welfare as long as I am in public service," he added.
In addition to the help he offered, Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, mentioned to his fellow Mindanaoans that they can avail of medical assistance at the Malasakit Center located in the SPMC.
