Bong Go helps fire victims in Teresa, Rizal
On Monday, August 23, Go showed his concern for 162 individuals who were victims in the recent fire incident that hit the public market in Teresa, Rizal last August 11 as he sent his team to distribute assistance to help them recover from the damages. “Sa mga nasunugan po, huwag ho kayong magalala. ‘Yung gamit naman po ay nabibili. Ang pera po ay kinikita, magsipag lang kayo,” said Go in his video message “Subalit ‘yung perang
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kinita niyo ay hindi po nabibili ang buhay. A lost life is a lost life forever kaya mag-ingat po tayo, mga kababayan ko,” he added. During the distribution, the fire victims received financial assistance, meals, masks, face shields, and vitamins. Some recipients also received new pairs of shoes and bicycles. Select beneficiaries were given computer tablets, an essential tool for their children who are taking up classes under the blended learning approach
implemented in schools. Meanwhile, staff from the Department of Social Welfare and Development gave additional financial assistance to further help the victims to recover from the damages caused by the fire. The residents also received fresh vegetables and medicines from the Department of Agriculture and Department of Health, respectively. More so, livelihood support will be given to qualified individuals who were Caraga INFOCUS
