SEN. Bong Go swiftly responded by distributing relief aid to flood-hit communities in Sampaloc, Manila, in Super Typhoon Carina’s wake.
During his visit to Barangay 519 in Sampaloc, he pledged to collaborate with local governments to ensure that relief assistance reaches those displaced by floods in Metro Manila on time.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that the death toll from the combined effects of Carina (Gaemi) and the southwest monsoon has risen to 14 as of July 25.
Sen. Bong Go swiftly responded by distributing relief aid to flood-hit communities. Contributed Photo
It added that six fatalities were being validated. Also, two people were reported missing, and two others were injured.
“You know, that’s my promise to all of you. … My office goes to those places to help [those in need] to the best of our ability and leave a smile during their grief,” said Senator Go in Filipino.
He thanked the Manila local government, led by Mayor Honey Lacuna, Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto and Barangay 519 officials.
Encouraging the 400 affected families present during his visit, Go emphasized that he was committed to aiding their recovery.
The families received grocery packs, canned goods, snacks, vitamins, masks, and shirts from the senator himself. A select few received basketballs, volleyballs and shoes.
Go also continues to champion the establishment of the Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR) through his filed Senate Bill (SB) 188.
This proposed bill aims to strengthen the nation’s disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness and response capabilities, ensuring swift recovery post-disasters.
Additionally, Go highlighted SB 2451, the Ligtas Pinoy Centers bill, in which he is one of the authors and co-sponsors.
This proposed legislation seeks to create permanent, fully equipped evacuation centers nationwide, enhancing the country’s readiness for future emergencies.
Speaker’s office relief aid
In Marikina and Quezon City, the Office of Speaker Martin Romualdez and Tingog Party-list distributed relief goods to families affected by Typhoon Carina’s floods.
In a statement on Friday, it said that 531 families in low-lying Tumana village in Marikina received rice, canned goods, blankets and coffee, while 222 families in Batasan Hills, Quezon City, also received the same food packs.
The relief items were distributed by the personnel of Romualdez and Tingog Party-list Reps. Yedda Romualdez and Jude Acidre.
According to their offices, their assistance was their way of showing empathy and solidarity with the flood victims.
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