The Manila Times
SEN. Bong Go reiterated the importance of long-term disaster preparedness and response as he extended aid to families affected by a recent fire in Marikina City. The senator acknowledged the efforts of national government agencies that assessed the condition of the fire victims to ensure timely and adequate support for them. Go’s team coordinated with local officials to assess the situation on the ground and better understand the needs of the affected residents. Around 75 affected residents on March 30 received financial assistance, water containers, snacks, vitamins, balls, shirts, and grocery packs to help them recover from the incident. Others also received shoes, a mobile phone, and a bicycle. “The life and health of every Filipino is important to me,” Go said in Filipino during a video call. He said that “providing assistance is part of his sworn duty as a public servant.” Go said he authored and co-sponsored of Republic Act (RA) 12076, or the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act, which mandates the construction of permanent, disaster-resilient evacuation centers in all cities and municipalities nationwide. He also mentioned RA 11589, or the Bureau of Fire Protection Modernization Act of 2021, which he also authored and co-sponsored. RA 11589 aims to strengthen the country’s firefighting capability through modern equipment, improved training, and enhanced institutional support.
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