“Hindi ko po sasayangin ang tiwala na ibinigay ninyo sa akin. Maglilingkod po ako. Hindi ako pulitiko na basta nangangako, gagawin ko po ang trabaho ko sa abot ng aking makakaya para sa Pilipino. Sipag, pagmamalasakit, at serbisyo po ang kaya kong ialay sa inyo,” Go said in a message.
Through Go’s support, qualified beneficiaries received housing related financial aid from the national government to help them rebuild their homes after the devastating fire incident.
"Ito ay isang malaking tulong para sa mga kababayan nating nawalan ng tirahan. Sa tulong ng programang emergency housing assistance na ating isinulong noon, maaari kayong makabili ng yero, pako, kahoy, at iba pang pangunahing materyales para makapagsimula muli," the senator explained, expressing hope that such aid can help lighten the burden of displaced families.
Held at the respective barangay halls of Barangays 10-A and Centro, Go’s Malasakit Team also provided essential aid, such as grocery packs, snacks, shirts, and fans to seven fire victims from each barangay. Selected beneficiaries also received a watch, caps, basketballs, and volleyballs.
Furthermore, Go reminded the victims, "Sa mga kababayan nating nawalan ng tahanan, huwag tayong mawalan ng pag-asa. Ang mahalaga, ligtas ang ating pamilya. Ang mga gamit ay nabibili at maaaring palitan, pero ang buhay ay hindi. A lost life is a lost life forever.” With this, he emphasized the value of life and the strength of community in overcoming tragedy.
Meanwhile, Go cited Republic Act No. 12076 or the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act, which he principally authored and co-sponsored. The law mandates the establishment of disaster-resilient evacuation centers in all cities and municipalities to reduce the burden on makeshift shelters during calamities.
Additionally, he refiled in the 20th Congress the Senate Bill No. 415, a measure seeking to establish a Rental Housing Subsidy Program to provide temporary shelter support for disaster victims while they transition to permanent housing.
"Bukas po ang aking opisina para sa inyong lahat. Patuloy akong magseserbisyo sa inyo sa abot ng aking makakaya dahil bisyo ko ang magserbisyo at naniniwala ako na ang serbisyo sa tao ay serbisyo sa Diyos," said Go, who is widely known as "Mr. Malasakit" for his consistent compassion and dedication to helping Filipinos in need.