The fire incident occurred on May 8 and affected families from Purok 4-C, 4-D, 4-H, and 5-B in Barangay 23-C.
Go also visited the fire site in Barangay 23-C to personally check the extent of the damage and see the conditions faced by the affected residents. During the visit, he assured the families that his office remains ready to extend support as they work to recover and rebuild after the incident.
"Ang ipinagdarasal ko ngayon ay makabalik tayo sa normal na pamumuhay natin at makapagtrabaho tayo makapagserbisyo tayo sa mga kababayan nating Pilipino," Go said.
During the visit, Go conveyed his solidarity with affected residents.
“Kabalo ko lisod ang masunugan, sugod napud sa uno. Timan-an nato nga ang kwarta makita, ang gamit, mapalit, pero ang kinabuhi dili mapalit sa kwarta. A lost life is a lost life forever. Sa abot sa akong makaya, kung unsa akong matabang sa inyo, mutabang gyud ko," he said.
(Alam ko kung gaano kahirap ang masunugan at magsimulang muli sa wala. Tandaan natin na ang pera ay kikitain, ang mga gamit ay nabibili, pero ang buhay ay hindi mabibili ng pera… sa abot ng aking makakaya, kung ano ang maitutulong ko sa inyo, tutulong ako.)
He also clarified that the assistance he extends comes from his personal capacity, underscoring his long-standing commitment to helping communities even before holding national office.
“Kung unsay tabang nga atong mahatag sa atong isig katao, buhaton na nato karon. Sunog, baha, lindol, putok ng bulkan, pinupuntahan ko 'yan. Kahit hindi pa ako senador noon, pinupuntahan ko 'yan. Gusto namo ni Tatay Digong na kami ang mukab-ot sa inyo. Daghan salamat sa inyong oras karon," he further stated.
(Kung anuman ang tulong na maibibigay natin sa ating kapwa, gawin na natin ngayon. Sunog, baha, lindol, putok ng bulkan, pinupuntahan ko 'yan. Kahit hindi pa ako senador noon, pinupuntahan ko 'yan. Gusto namin ni Tatay Digong na kami ang lumapit sa inyo. Maraming salamat sa oras ninyo ngayon.)
Go also highlighted the current burden of rising fuel costs, noting its ripple effects on both public service operations and daily expenses.
Go then stressed the importance of heightened awareness and stronger fire prevention measures, particularly as communities continue to face risks from residential fires and other emergencies.
He also underscored the need to strengthen disaster response capabilities, citing Republic Act No. 11589, or the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Modernization Act of 2021, of which he is the principal author and co-sponsor. The law mandates a 10-year modernization program to enhance firefighting capacity through improved equipment, personnel, and training.
“Unahon nato ang mga programa nga maka tabang sa mga pobre. Magtinabangay sa gyud ta karon,” Go said.
(Unahin natin ang mga programang makakatulong sa mahihirap. Magtulungan talaga tayo ngayon.)
In addition, Go reiterated his support for long-term disaster resilience measures, including Republic Act No. 12076, or the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act, of which he is the principal author and co-sponsor. The law provides for the establishment of permanent, well-equipped evacuation centers in every city and municipality nationwide.
Go also cited several disaster-related measures he filed, including Senate Bill No. 173, or the proposed Department of Disaster Resilience Act; Senate Bill No. 415, or the proposed Rental Housing Subsidy Act, which seeks to provide rental assistance to informal settlers and victims of disasters; and Senate Bill No. 669, or the proposed Hazard Pay for Disaster Personnel Act.
A total of 466 affected families received assistance during the distribution in Barangay 23-C. Beneficiaries were given cash assistance, food packs, shirts, pens, vitamins, and sports equipment to help them recover from the incident. Selected beneficiaries also received shoes, a bicycle, and a cellphone through a raffle.
The national government was also identified for conducting an assessment to determine possible housing-related support for affected families.
Go acknowledged the support of local officials, including Mayor Baste Duterte, Vice Mayor Rigo Duterte, Councilor Luna Acosta, Councilor Ragde Ibuyan, and Barangay Captain Juhaira Usman.
“Asahan niyo po, bukas po ang aking opisina para sa inyo, mga kababayan ko. Huwag po nating kalimutang magpasalamat sa Panginoon,” Go concluded.