Press Release - "Walang tigil na serbisyo sa kapwa Pilipino: Bong Go assists in the recovery and rebuilding efforts of fire victims in Parañaque City

After filing his Certificate of Candidacy for his reelection bid as Senator, Mr. Malasakit Senator Christopher "Bong" Go personally extended additional support to recovering fire victims in Parañaque City to help them rebuild and recover on Thursday, October 3.

Go was joined by fellow reelectionist Senator Ronald dela Rosa and Phillip Salvador who both filed their candidacy that day. In the morning, Go visited the Nuestra Señora de Guia Church in Manila City to pray before heading to Manila Hotel to file his COC.

In their visit to Parañaque, Go highlighted his intent to continue his consistent and compassionate service to Filipinos in need.

"Ilapit natin ang serbisyo ng gobyerno sa ating mga kababayan na higit na nangangailangan. Patuloy kaming magseserbisyo sa inyo dahil bisyo ko ang magserbisyo at ako ay naniniwala na ang serbisyo sa tao ay serbisyo 'yan sa Panginoon, serbisyo 'yan kay Allah," underscored Go.

Go reminded the victims of the importance of prioritizing and valuing life more than other material things, saying, "Sa mga nasunugan, huwag ho kayong mag-alala. Sabi ko nga sa inyo noon, ang gamit ay nabibili, ang pera ay kikitain, subalit 'yung perang kikitain ay hindi po nabibili ang buhay. A lost life is a lost life forever. Pangalagaan at ingatan po natin ang buhay at kalusugan ng bawat isa."

Recognizing the burden that the fire victims faced, Go and his Malasakit team then facilitated the distribution of food packs, snacks, vitamins, fans, shirts, masks, and basketballs and volleyballs to 346 beneficiaries gathered at Barangay La Huerta Hall. Shoes, a bicycle, a mobile phone, and a watch were also given to select recipients.

Go, in coordination with the local government of Parañaque City headed by Mayor Eric Olivarez, also collaborated with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development so that the beneficiaries could avail of financial support through the Integrated Shelter Assistance Program (IDSAP), which Go advocated for. This program provides a one-time emergency shelter support (ESS) for households with totally damaged houses to help them rebuild.

"Sa ilalim ng programang ito na ating isinulong, mabibigyan ang mga benepisyaryo ng