Press Release - Bong Go visits Cebu City to help fire victims, emphasizes critical need for enhanced fire prevention measures in local communities

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go spearheaded a relief operation for fire victims at the Neneng Gymnasium in Barangay Tisa, Cebu City, on Sunday, February 25, taking the opportunity to emphasize the critical importance of fire prevention measures. He highlighted the significance of community-level efforts to mitigate fire risks and the need for enhanced preparedness to prevent similar tragedies.

"Nandito ako ngayon sa Cebu para magbigay ng kaunting tulong sa mga nasunugan sa abot ng aking makakaya, tumulong sa mga pasyente, tumulong sa mga proyektong makakapag-unlad ng inyong syudad, sa mga health programs, health facilities, at of course, ang pagpapatuloy ng serbisyo mula Malasakit Centers, at makapag-iwan ng konting kasiyahan sa kanila," he said.

"Masaya na po ako na nakikita po 'yung mga kababayan natin na nasunugan na masaya rin po ngayong araw na ito. Nawawala ang pagod ko kapag nakikita ko sila. Patuloy po akong magseserbisyo sa inyo sa abot ng aking makakaya dahil bisyo ko ang magserbisyo at naniniwala ako na ang serbisyo sa tao ay serbisyo sa Diyos," he added.

Senator Go extended his gratitude to the local government officials, particularly the Cebu City officials as well as the Tisa Barangay officials who were in attendance, for their prompt response and unwavering support to the affected families. He underscored the local government's role in addressing the immediate needs of the fire victims and ensuring their swift recovery from the calamity.

A total of 66 families from barangays Guadalupe, Tisa, Inayawan, Lahug, and Talisay received meals, grocery packs, water gallons, vitamins, masks, shirts, belt bags, and balls for basketball and volleyball from Go. There were also select recipients of shoes, bicycles, and mobile phones from Go's team.

"Huwag kayong mag-alala dahil ang importante buhay tayo. Ang gamit naman nabibili 'yan. Ang pera ay kikitain, magsumikap lang tayo. Subalit ang perang kikitain ay hindi po nabibili ang buhay. A lost life is a lost life forever. Kaya mag-ingat po tayo palagi at pangalagaan natin ang buhay na ibinigay sa atin ng Panginoon," said Go who is known as Mr. Malasakit for his compassionate service to those in need.

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