On Tuesday, November 18, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go dispatched his Malasakit Team to Barangays Tagakpan and Buhangin Proper in Davao City, to deliver support to fire victims affected by fire incidents—one on November 4 in Brgy. Tagakpan and another on November 13 in Brgy. Buhangin Proper.
“Ang lagi ko nang sinasabi, ang gamit ay mabibili natin ‘yan, ang pera, kikitain niyo ‘yan kung magsumikap lang tayo, pero ang perang kikitain ay hindi mabibili ang buhay. A lost life is a lost life forever. Importante buhay tayo at kilala po ang mga Pilipino sa pagtutulungan,” Senator Go said.
Go then underlined the Republic Act No. 12076, known as the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act. Signed on December 6, 2024, this law mandates the establishment of permanent, safe, and well-equipped evacuation centers across all cities and municipalities in the country. As the principal author and co-sponsor of the legislation, Senator Go emphasized how these centers will safeguard the dignity and well-being of disaster-affected communities while accelerating recovery efforts.
Senator Go also highlighted the ongoing efforts to enhance fire prevention in communities. He noted the Bureau of Fire Protection’s modernization under RA 11589, which he principally authored and co-sponsored.
This Act mandates a comprehensive ten-year modernization plan to equip the bureau with advanced capabilities for fire response through increased firefighter recruitment, acquisition of modern fire equipment, and specialized training.
During the distribution activity held at Waling-Waling Gym in Buhangin, 37 families received financial assistance, water containers, grocery packs, vitamins, shirts, and fans. Another family received similar aid in a separate distribution held in Tagakpan Barangay Hall. Selected beneficiaries also received shoes and a watch.
“Patuloy kaming magseserbisyo sa inyo dahil bisyo ko ang magserbisyo at ako ay naniniwala na ang serbisyo sa tao ay serbisyo ‘yan sa Panginoon,” Go concluded.
