Former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go today said that part of his legislative agenda will be to improve fire safety measures all over the Philippines. This as he celebrated All Soul’s Day by visiting and extending assistance to the victims of the two separate fire incidents that took place recently.
“Isa po ito sa aking priority, titignan po natin ang fire safety measures. Marami na pong nangyayaring sunog, iba’t ibang dahilan — pabaya. Kulang pa po itong information campaign […] Aside from that, kulang tayo sa mga evacuation centers. Dapat ay magkaroon ng maayos, malinis at safe na evacuation centers,” Go said during his visit to the survivors of the fire incident in Southern Philippines Medical Center.
On October 29, a fire incident took place in Barangay Buhay, Makilala, North Cotabato. A one-storey residential house of the Quila family was affected, which resulted to the death of six family members.
The local government of Makilala, North Cotabato extended food, medical, and financial assistance to the three survivors admitted in Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC).
Kuya Bong also encouraged the affected individuals who are in need of medical attention especially the senior citizens to avail of services from the nearest Malasakit Center.
The Malasakit Center is a one-stop shop program of President Duterte to hasten the delivery of medical services and give poor patients access to free medicine. A fast lane prioritizing the senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) will also be available.
Meanwhile, a total of 19 families were also affected by the fire incident that took place on November 1 at Purok 26-A, Times Beach, Barangay 76-A. Seven houses were totally damaged, while one house was partially damaged.
Go proved once again that being a private citizen would not stop him from serving the public. Aside from the help he and his friends from the private sector brought for the victims, he will also assist in following up with the government agencies that can provide further assistance to the affected families.
Aside from the relief assistance given to affected families, Go also committed to provide uniforms for children and worker victims.
Kuya Bong Go assured the Filipinos that even if he is no longer officially at the side of President Duterte, he will remain as SAP, but not as Special Assistant to the President, instead he will be the Special Assistant to the People — bringing help and assistance to every Filipino who is in need wherever, whenever in the best that he can as a private citizen.
“Kahit saang sulok ng barangay, kahit saang sulok ng Pilipinas, sa kaya lang po ng panahon ko, sa kaya lang po ng mga kaibigan ko na tumulong, papasukin ko po kayo hanggang sa kadulo-duluhan, kahit sa pinakamaliit pa na kalye,” he said.
Kuya Bong reiterated that the primary reason why he decided to run for senator is because he wants to serve the Filipino people.CONTRIBUTED
