On Saturday, July 4, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go personally visited fire-affected residents in Davao City, bringing assistance to communities recovering from separate fire incidents in Barangay Ilang and Barangay 19-B.
The visits formed part of Go’s continuing effort to help disaster-hit families recover not only through immediate aid, but also through stronger access to healthcare, safer evacuation facilities, and improved fire protection measures.
“Importante po sa akin ang buhay at kalusugan ng bawat Pilipino. Sabi ko nga, ang gamit ay mabibili natin ‘yan, ang pera ay kikitain ‘yan kung magsusumikap tayo. Pero ang buhay, hindi po nabibili. Importante pong buhay tayo, at kilala po ang mga Pilipino sa pagtutulungan,” Go said.
Go first visited Barangay Ilang, where assistance was extended to 152 families affected by the June 23 fire. Later that afternoon, he proceeded to Barangay 19-B, where 110 families affected by the June 7 fire also received support.
During the relief activities, beneficiaries received financial assistance, snacks, grocery packs, water containers, shirts, vitamins, and basketballs or volleyballs.
Select recipients also received shoes, a watch, a bicycle, and a mobile phone. The national government also assessed eligible residents for possible assistance to help address the housing and livelihood needs of affected families.
Recognizing that fire incidents often create immediate risks to health, shelter, and livelihood, Go, Vice Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, urged residents to prioritize their well-being and seek medical attention whenever necessary.
