Go extends relief to ‘Egay’ flood victims in Dinalupihan, Bataan

SENATOR Christopher Lawrence “Bong”

Go underscored his unwavering commitment to support communities hit by disasters as he lent a helping hand to those affected by typhoon “Egay” in Dinalupihan, Bataan, on Saturday, August 12. The assistance was carried out at the respective barangay halls of Tucop, Old San Jose, Payangan, and Mabini Extension, where Go’s team distributed food packs to 250 town residents affected by floods. The relief activity was in partnership with Councilor Gary David.

NATIONAL Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año has hailed the Mawab, Davao De Oro-based 10th Infantry Division (ID) of the Philippine Army for its efforts in containing the communist insurgency in the region.

Since the activation of the 10ID 17 years ago, transformations and developments have been made and built for the greater good of a region once called the heartland of the longstanding communist insurgency,” he said during the unit’s founding anniversary Wednesday, August 16.

A ño, who also served as 10th ID commander before being appointed AFP chief of staff in 2017, recalled that the unit confronted the most advanced and sophisti-

The senator voiced his determination to enhance the country’s disaster preparedness and response strategies. Go is the proponent of Senate Bill No. 188, also known as the Department of Disaster (DDR) Bill. He introduced this legislation with the aim of creating a unique agency exclusively concentrating on disaster risk reduction and management.

T hrough the establishment of a specialized institution, the bill intends to make disaster management more efficient and boost the country’s capability cated territorial unit of the New People’s Army (NPA)—the Southern Mindanao Regional Party Committee, composed of five Sub-Regional Committees, each with three full-size Guerilla Fronts, and eight “Pulang Bagani” Commands. But look at where we are now. It is very reassuring to know that the seeds we planted several years ago are bearing fruitful yields and are continually watered and nourished by the sweat and blood of our entire force,” the NSA, who was the event’s guest-of-honor and speaker, said.

From 2016 to 2022, the 10ID has neutralized 105 high-value targets and key leaders; caused the surrender of 13,689 and their supporters; dismantled 16 Gue -