Bong Go’s Malasakit Team distributes aid to city fire victims

The Malasakit Team of Senator Christopher “Bong” Go partnered with Mayor Michael Rama of Cebu City in assisting fire victims on Friday, March 8.

In observance of Fire Prevention Month, Go reminded the public to stay vigilant and enhance fire prevention awareness efforts.

Go highlighted the ongoing modernization program of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP). This ten-year program, mandated by Republic Act No. 11589, which Go primarily authored and co-sponsored, aims to enhance the BFP's capability to respond to fire emergencies and disasters.

The program involves acquiring modern fire equipment, recruiting additional personnel, and providing specialized training for firefighters, among other initiatives.

“Mga kababayan ko, alam n’yo napakaimportante po ang buhay. Napakaimportante po ng kalusugan ng bawat isa. Ang gamit naman po ay nabibili nabibili natin. Nalalabhan natin ‘yung damit natin ‘pag nasusunugan tayo. ‘Yung pera po’y kikitain natin. Subalit ‘yung perang kikitain natin ay hindi po nabibili ang buhay. Ang nawalang buhay po’y wala na talaga. A lost life is a lost life forever. Kaya mag-ingat po tayo palagi,” underscored Go.

“Modernizing the Bureau of Fire Protection is crucial for improving its ability to respond to emergencies and disasters. The government must invest in the modernization of the BFP to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the Filipinos,” he cited.

Go’s Malasakit Team extended their support to fire victims by distributing snacks, masks, vitamins, shirts, and balls for basketball and volleyball to 47 affected households. Additionally, they handed out a mobile phone and shoes to select recipients.

Meanwhile, necessary livelihood and housing assistance await qualified beneficiaries as the Department of Trade and Industry and the National Housing Authority evaluated victims for their respective assistance programs.

Senator Go, Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, encouraged them to seek medical assistance from the three Malasakit

Centers located at Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC), St. Anthony

Mother and Child Hospital, and Cebu City Medical Center, all in the city.