SEN. Bong Go’s Malasakit Team on Wednesday extended assistance to families displaced by a fire that hit Barangay Dulong Bayan in Bacoor City, Cavite. In a message relayed to the affected residents, Go expressed sympathy for the victims and highlighted the irreplaceable value of human life amid material loss. He reminded them that while property and income can be recovered, lives lost in disasters cannot be replaced. He also emphasized the importance of solidarity and mutual support in times of crisis, saying Filipinos must rely on one another during emergencies and reaffirming his commitment to public service. The assistance was carried out in coordination with local government officials and barangay leaders. A total of 88 affected families received grocery packs, snacks, vitamins, water containers, shirts, electric fans, and balls for children, aimed at addressing both immediate needs and basic comfort while families recover. Go, a former special assistant to the president and a longtime advocate of disaster response reforms, pointed out the importance of stronger fire prevention and emergency response systems. He is the principal author and co-sponsor of Republic Act (RA) 11589, or the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Modernization Act, which provides for the upgrading of fire and rescue equipment, the hiring of additional firefighters, and the conduct of specialized training programs to improve the BFP’s capacity to respond quickly and effectively to fires and other emergencies. He also cited RA 12076, or the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act, which mandates the establishment of permanent, safe, and well-equipped evacuation centers in all cities and municipalities nationwide. As principal author and co-sponsor of the law, Go said the measure aims to ensure the safety, dignity, and basic needs of disaster-affected families while facilitating faster recovery. “I hope the evacuation centers will be prioritized. It is now the law that evacuation centers be set up so that our countrymen can feel comfort during disasters,” Go said. The senator added that meaningful assistance and compassion should be extended whenever possible, urging communities to help one another in moments of hardship. The fire in Barangay Dulong Bayan left dozens of families temporarily homeless, adding to the series of residential fires that typically rise during the dry season, according to disaster officials.