Bong Go reminds gov’t agencies to ensure prompt distribution of typhoon-related aid 

Sen. Bong Go urged government agencies to ensure the prompt distribution of typhoon-related aid to their constituents in greatest need.

"Alam n'yo, kung ano 'yung available na food packs… o ano pa mang mga delata d'yan, kesa naman masira, ipamigay na sa tao," said Go while personally visiting victims of Severe Tropical Storm Paeng in Maguindanao del Sur and Maguindanao del Norte, on Saturday, November 5.

"Importante po ngayon walang magutom na Pilipino. Sa totoo lang, pera naman ng taumbayan yan," he added.

On Tuesday, President Bongbong Marcos called for an end to bureaucratic delays in the distribution of aid to those affected by disasters. Marcos has instead ordered government officials to ensure that all forms of government support and assistance will reach those who require them.

Go himself emphasized the urgency of providing aid and services to those who need them the most in the wake of the disaster, and he urged government agencies to not delay their delivery.

"Tayong nasa gobyerno, halimbawa, DSWD, 'wag nyo na patagalin. Kahit ma-doble, ma-triple, ibigay natin sa mga kababayan natin," said Go.

"Naghihirap na, nag-aadjust pa 'yan. Ibig sabihin, ang iba d'yan nasiraan ng bahay, wala pang panahon na bumili ng mga pagkain at delata. Ang iba walang pambili, so dapat tulungan natin ang mga kababayan natin, tulungan natin ang mahihirap," he stressed.