Following the devastating effects of Super Typhoon Karding, Sen. Bong Go, together with Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and Sen. Robinhood Padilla, personally extended their support to the hardest-hit communities in San Miguel, Bulacan on Thursday, 29 September.
In his speech, Go acknowledged the hard work and sacrifices made by the five rescuers who perished during a rescue operation on 26 September. He then offered his condolences to their families and colleagues, citing that their bravery and heroism will always be recognized.
“Kami po ay nakikiramay sa mga pamilya po ng nasawi. Meron po kaming (nai-file) na resolution sa Senado para sa limang (rescuers). Mga bayani po iyon na maituturing natin (para) makapagsagip po ng buhay pero sila po ang namatay. Kami po ay nakikidalamhati po sa kanila,” lamented Go during his speech.
“Ako naman po, ang aking opisina, mayroon (naibigay) na financial assistance, nagpadala lang kami ng bulaklak, at kaunting tulong po sa mga pamilya at ipinagbilin ko po kung ano po ang pwede naming maitutulong sa mga naiwan nila, sa mga naulila lalung-lalo na po sa mga medical needs, handa po akong tumulong sa abot ng aking makakaya,” he reaffirmed.
Senator Go co-sponsored Senate Resolution no. 233 on September 27 honoring the exemplary heroism of the five rescuers of the Bulacan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office.
Apart from the five rescuers, Senator Go likewise committed to help the families of two more Bulakeños who died during the onslaught of super Typhoon Karding.
Mounted at the municipal gymnasium, the three senators and their team handed out grocery packs, meals, masks, shirts, and vitamins to hundreds of flood victims. They likewise provided bicycles, cellular phones, shoes, watches, and balls for basketball and volleyball to select recipients.
A team from the Department of Social Welfare and Development then granted each household financial assistance to hasten their recovery.
“Palagi po namin naririnig na nagpapasalamat kayo sa amin, kay Senator Robin, kay Senator Bato, sa akin, kay (dating) pangulong (Rodrigo) Duterte. Mawalang galang lang po (pero) huwag po kayong magpasalamat sa amin. Kami po ang dapat magpasalamat sa inyo dahil binigyan niyo po kami ng pagkakataon na makapag serbisyo po sa inyo,” expressed Go.