Senator Bong Go leads relief efforts, gives support to fire victims in Davao City

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go dispatched his team to Barangay Bunawan in Davao City on Wednesday, 21 January, to deliver support to fire victims.

Go underlined Republic Act No. 11589, or the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Modernization Act of 2021, which Go also principally authored and co-sponsored. He cited the law as instrumental in improving the capability of fire personnel to respond to emergencies.

This Act mandates a comprehensive ten-year modernization plan to equip the bureau with advanced capabilities for fire response through increased firefighter recruitment, acquisition of modern fire equipment, and specialized training.

Complementing this measure is RA 12076, known as the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act. Signed on 6 December 2024, this law mandates the establishment of permanent, safe, and well-equipped evacuation centers across all cities and municipalities in the country. As the principal author and co-sponsor of the legislation, Senator Go emphasized how these centers will safeguard the dignity and well-being of disaster-affected communities while accelerating recovery efforts.

“Ang lagi ko nang sinasabi, ang gamit ay mabibili natin ‘yan, ang pera, kikitain niyo ‘yan kung magsumikap lang tayo pero ang perang kikitain ay hindi mabibili ang buhay. A lost life is a lost life forever. Importante buhay tayo, at kilala po ang mga Pilipino sa pagtutulungan,” Senator Go said.

During the distribution activity held at the Conference Room of Bunawan Brgy. Hall, a total of 17 families received financial assistance, water containers, grocery packs, shirts, fans, and balls from Go's team in coordination with Bunawan Brgy. Captain Ronnie Odeña. Others also received a watch and shoes.

“Patuloy akong magseserbisyo sa inyo dahil bisyo ko ang magserbisyo at ako ay naniniwala na ang serbisyo sa tao ay serbisyo ‘yan sa Diyos,” Go concluded.