PASAY CITY -- Senator Christopher “Bong” Go’s personnel on Thursday, July 15, delivered meals and relief assistance to the two families in Barangay Sucat, Muntinlupa City who were forced to evacuate their homes after a fire broke out last June 10, and are facing additional challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Mayroon po akong mga ipinadala para sa inyo. Kung may maitutulong pa kami, magsabi lang kayo at handa kami ni Pangulong (Rodrigo) Duterte na magserbisyo sa abot ng aming makakaya,” Go began in a video message.
“Pakiusap namin, magtiwala tayo sa gobyerno. Huwag muna tayong lumabas kung hindi kinakailangan at sundin natin ang mga iba pang paalala dahil delikado ang panahon. Mahirap man, kailangan natin sumunod sa gobyerno dahil para naman ito sa kapakanan ninyo,” he reminded.
The Senator’s personnel provided each family with meals, financial assistance, food packs, vitamins, masks and face shields at the barangay hall in strict compliance with the health and safety protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Furthermore, representatives from the Department of Social Welfare and Development also provided them with separate financial assistance as part of an extensive effort by the national government to assist individuals in crisis situations.
In his message, Go also offered to help any family member who may be suffering from injuries or other medical concerns. He advised them to visit the Malasakit Center at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine in the said city where they may conveniently avail of medical assistance.
The center serves as a one-stop shop for the medical assistance programs of the DSWD, Department of Health, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The program has assisted over two million particularly poor and indigent patients since its launch in 2018.
The Senator went on to thank and recognize the local officials, first responders and volunteers for their quick response and support after the incident. Among those he specifically thanked were Representative Rufino Biazon, Mayor Jaime Fresnedi, Vice Mayor Artemio Simundac, and Punong Barangay Rafael Sevilla.
He vowed to push for the passage of a bill that seeks to establish an evacuation center in every local government unit that can support the needs of the evacuees.
