BONG GO VISITS FIRE VICTIMS IN LAGUNA

IN keeping with his promise to help fellow Filipinos in need, Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Sunday visited 31 families affected by a fire that razed 28 houses in Barangay Macabling in Santa Rosa City, Laguna.

“Seven days in a week, four days in the Senate, the rest will be my rest days, but I will not anymore rest, I will just spend it with you,” Go said in Filipino

“We are the representatives of the people, it is important that their concerns are heard, like your case here in Laguna,” the senator added.

During the visit, Go provided financial assistance to individuals and distributed food and grocery packs.

He also committed to provide uniforms and school supplies to students affected by the fire.

The senator was accompanied by representatives of concerned government agencies that can extend assistance to the fire victims, such as the National Housing Authority, Department of Social Welfare and Development and the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor.

Go told the victims that he take care of the transportation and other fees of those who need medical assistance and further check- up from health specialists.

The senator answered issues regarding President Rodrigo Duterte’s trip to Russia explaining that the President will have a bilateral meeting with President Vladimir Putin.

The President, he said, will also attend the Valdai Forum in Sochi along with Putin.

” The visit aims at strengthening relations between the Philippines and Russia. There are wide and many opportunities. President Duterte and President Putin are friends. I was there during their first bilateral [ meeting]. They’re very good friends. They understand each other. They’re both strong leaders.,” Go added.