A total of 161 families, whose properties were devastated by a recent fire incident at Punta Dumalag 2 in Barangay Matina Aplaya, Davao City, received assistance from Senator Christopher “Bong” Go.
The fire, which happened afternoon of July 17, 2021, razed more than 100 houses, killed one resident, and destroyed Diego Silang Elementary School.
The team of Go distributed meals, financial assistance, food packs, vitamins, masks, face shields, and other forms of aid to the fire victims through relief efforts conducted at three separate evacuation centers, specifically in Alpha Executive Homes, Shanghai and barangay covered courts where the victims are currently temporarily taking shelter, on July 20, 2021.
They also provided select recipients new pairs of shoes while others were given bicycles. Some beneficiaries received computer tablets for their children’s educational use.
Go also visited the area ravaged by fire and personally comfort and provide aid to the families affected.
“Pinangako ko noon na pupuntahan ko kayo saan man kayong sulok ng Pilipinas para makapagbigay ng tulong sa inyong mga problema at makapag-iwan ng kaunting ngiti sa panahon ng inyong pagdadalamhati. Nakikita ko ngayon ang mga ngiti niyo kahit nasunugan at nasa pandemya tayo. Naririnig ko ang mga tawa niyo at kahit panandalian man lang ay nawala ang mga problema niyo,” Go said in his message.
Go also commended various local officials for their continuing efforts to assist the affected families and their untiring service to the city namely Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, Vice Mayor Sebastian Duterte, Deputy Speaker and First District Representative Paolo Duterte, and Barangay Captain Nestor Cirunay.
“Mayroon po akong utang na loob sa pamilya Duterte, kay Pangulong Duterte, Mayor Inday, Vice Mayor Baste at Congressman Pulong na walang hinto sa pagseserbisyo sa inyo. Wala ako ngayon kung hindi sa mahal na Pangulo, siya ang aking inspirasyon sa pagseserbisyo. Kaya pakiusap, sana ay suportahan ninyo ang pamilya Duterte sa kung anuman ang kanilang magiging desisyon pagdating ng panahon,” said Go.
