Press Release - "Sa abot ng aking makakaya, patuloy akong magseserbisyo," -- Bong Go aids typhoon victims in Boston, Davao Oriental

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go's Malasakit Team visited Boston, Davao Oriental, on Friday, December 29, to assist Typhoon Kabayan victims gathered at the Barangay Poblacion gymnasium.

In coordination with Board Member Benjie Bulaong, Mayor Rowell Rosit and Vice Mayor John Paul Lampig, among others, Go sent grocery packs, sacks of rice, vitamins, masks, shirts, and balls for basketball and volleyball to 400 typhoon victims. Select beneficiaries also received bikes, phones and shoes.

"Maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat. Hindi ko sasayangin ang oras na ibinigay ninyo sa akin. Magtatrabaho po ako at tutulong po ako sa inyo sa abot ng aking makakaya. Hindi po ako pulitiko na mangangako, ngunit magseserbisyo po ako para sa Pilipino," Go said in a video message.

Go's Malasakit Team also assisted other typhoon victims in the province and distributed similar support to 100 beneficiaries in Manay, 100 in Banganga, 100 in Cateel, and 800 in Caraga town. They plan to continue to provide assistance to these beneficiaries in the coming days.

Emphasizing the significance of being more prepared for disasters, Go cited Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2451, also known as the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act. He played a vital role in this proposed legislation as a co-sponsor and co-author in the Senate, which seeks to create evacuation centers in various provinces and municipalities to offer refuge during natural calamities.

The bill, primarily sponsored by Senator Jinggoy Estrada, focuses on establishing permanent, fully-equipped evacuation centers nationwide. Previously, Go had filed an earlier version of this bill titled the "Mandatory Evacuation Center Act," demonstrating his long-standing dedication to enhancing the country's disaster preparedness and response capabilities.

Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, urged the public to prioritize their health and take advantage of the Malasakit Center located at Davao Oriental Provincial Medical Center in Mati City for medical assistance supported by the government. They can also seek the services of the nearby Malasakit Center at Bislig District Hospital in Bislig City.

In 2018, while serving as the Special Assistant