Senator Bong Go extended support to families affected by recent earthquake incidents in Sultan Kudarat through an assistance activity spearheaded by his office, aimed at helping affected communities cope with the impact of the disaster.
The turnover of relief goods assistance for earthquake victims was conducted in the Municipality of Lebak, Sultan Kudarat, where Go’s team distributed essential items to 250 affected residents. The assistance included grocery packs, shirts, pens, as well as sports equipment.
Local officials and partners present during the activity included Mayor Bong Celestial, who assisted in facilitating the distribution to ensure the aid reached the intended beneficiaries.
The veteran legislator has consistently advocated for stronger disaster resilience measures in the country.
The seasoned lawmaker then proudly announced that the measure he principally authored and co-sponsored—Republic Act No. 12076, or the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act—had been enacted to institutionalize the construction of proper evacuation centers nationwide.
“Ako po ay principal author na nagsulong at co-sponsor ng Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act na magtatayo ng evacuation center sa bawat munisipyo at bawat siyudad.”
“Gusto ko lang pong ibalita sa inyo na ako po ay principal author na nagsulong at co-sponsor ng Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act na magtatayo ng evacuation center sa bawat munisipyo at bawat siyudad para meron pong komportableng matutuluyan ang apektado ng sakuna. Halimbawa, ‘pag may sunog, ‘pag may baha, ‘pag may lindol, ‘pag pumutok ang bulkan,” the senator explained in a video message.
“Alam n’yo, wala pong komportableng evacuation center ang ating mga kababayan. Minsan, nagagamit ‘yung mga covered court. Minsan, nagagamit ‘yung mga eskwelahan. Nagagambala pa ‘yung pag-aaral ng mga bata,” he pointed out.
As a staunch advocate of disaster resilience, Go also renewed his call for the passage of his Senate Bill No. 173, which seeks to establish the Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR). If enacted into law, the department would centralize and streamline the government’s efforts in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
“Dapat lahat ng aspeto ng disaster management — mula sa rescue, relief, hanggang sa recovery at rehabilitation — ay maayos na napaplanuhan at naisasaayos.”
“Ang bawat buhay ay mahalaga. Kaya’t dapat lahat ng aspeto ng disaster management — mula sa rescue, relief, hanggang sa recovery at rehabilitation — ay maayos na napaplanuhan at naisasaayos,” he said.
“Patuloy po akong magseserbisyo para sa inyo sa abot ng aking makakaya dahil bisyo ko ang magserbisyo. Naniniwala ako na ang tunay na serbisyo sa tao ay serbisyo rin sa Diyos,” Go concluded.
