Donations needed for Ibo fire victims: No worn-out clothes please
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Victims of the fire that broke out in a coastal community in Barangay Ibo in Lapu-Lapu City are in need of help. But, Nagiel Bañacia, head of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), is asking potential donors not to give worn-out clothing to the fire victims. “Mga tawo […] The post Donations needed for Ibo fire victims: No worn-out clothes please appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Mayor Cortes to Subangdaku fire victims: Financial aid to be given soon
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Victims of the recent fire in Barangay Subangdaku here can expect financial assistance from the city government soon. Mayor Jonas Cortes on Monday, August 1, said that the city had already assessed the families, and the list had already been endorsed to the Sangguniang Panlungsod for the needed budget for the […] The post Mayor Cortes to Subangdaku fire victims: Financial aid to be given soon appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Officials appeal for aid for Basak San Nicolas fire victims
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Officials of Barangay Basak San Nicolas in Cebu City are asking for donations of food and clothing for the fire victims. In their latest count, at least 130 families were displaced by the fire that hit a thickly populated community in Sitio Seaside, Alumnos on Sunday afternoon, May 9. Most of […] The post Officials appeal for aid for Basak San Nicolas fire victims appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Village chief appeals to Mambaling residents: Help 344 fire victims
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The barangay captain of Mambaling is appealing to kindhearted individuals in the barangay, who could spare some clothes and food for 344 fire victims, whose houses were razed during this early morning fire, March 15, in Sitio Club Kawayan of the barangay. Barangay Captain Gines Abellana has assured that the barangay […] The post Village chief appeals to Mambaling residents: Help 344 fire victims appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Netizens use social media to ask for help, donations for 'UlyssesPH victims
Netizens utilized the social media to disseminate posts of families who are in need of help or needed to be rescued. The post Netizens use social media to ask for help, donations for #UlyssesPH victims appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Activists launch 'RollyPH relief ops
KMP is seeking urgent donations and support to aid farmers in need of immediate relief -- rice, food, relief packs, hygiene kits, drinking water, clothes, sleeping kits, and medicines. A more long-term rehabilitation effort is also needed and farmers and fisherfolk will need seeds and seedlings, farm tools, farm animals, bancas and fishing equipment, and production subsidies. The post Activists launch #RollyPH relief ops appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Mambaling fire victims get aid
True to his word of giving out assistance to those who are in need, Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go — through his Senate office — extended much-needed assistance to fire victims in Sitios Ipil-Ipil and Wangyu in Brgy. Alaska-Mambaling, Cebu City. The senator — through a video conference — sent his message to beneficiaries of […] The post Mambaling fire victims get aid appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Go assures assistance despite strict health protocols
Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go has continued to lend help to those in need of assistance while strictly observing proper health and safety protocols amid the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go (OFFICE OF SEN. BONG GO / MANILA BULLETIN) Go, through his office, distributed aid today to 26 families who were affected by the fire incident that ravaged properties and had one casualty in Astek Block 3 in San Joaquin, Pasig City. The chairman of the Senate health and demography committee said his staff provided immediate relief, such as food and financial assistance. The team also distributed face masks and medicines and gave away bicycles, specifically to fire victims.Go has earlier expressed his support for using bicycles as an alternative mode of transportation, especially at a time when public transportation is limited in many places in the country and at the same time promote a healthy lifestyle. “And, in fact, doon po sa mga nasunugan, tinatanong ko sila, hirap po sila… they’re having a hard time po sa transportation in going to their respective na trabaho po nila, so sabi ko, I encourage them to use bicycles. Minsan po namimigay po ako ng bisikleta sa kanila,’’he said. (I asked the fire victims, [and they said] they’re having a hard time in going to their respective works. I encourage them to use bicycles. I provided them with bicycles.) Government agencies also provided aid to the fire victims, particularly the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Local government officials were also present in each visit. “Walang tinitingnang oras o panahon ang pagtulong sa kapwa, lalong lalo na sa panahon ng pandemyang ito. Lagi kong sinasabi noon na kahit maging Senador man ako, kahit anong oras at pagkakataon, kapag kailangan ako ng aking mga kababayan, tutulong agad ako,’’Go said. (We don’t look at time when it comes to helping our fellowmen, especially now during this pandemic. I have always said before that even if I become a senator. Anytime, if I am needed by my countrymen I will help them.) Go had urged the national government to also provide proper face masks for the poor and to those who cannot afford. He also urged the government to enforce a stronger face mask-wearing policy in the country. Go also stressed that government must prioritize buying locally-made masks to save jobs, and provide it to those who cannot afford to buy their own masks to help save lives. The senator from Davao has also reiterated the need to pass the Senate Bill 204, or the Fire Protection Modernization Bill, to institutionalize the modernization of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)......»»
Mandaue City HUDO assures Brgy Looc fire victims of temporary housing
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – The head of the Housing Urban and Development Office (HUDO) in Mandaue City assures fire victims in Barangay Looc that they will be transferred to the temporary housing located behind the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC). HUDO Chief Lawyer Johnbee Biton, said that the 120 units that are currently constructed and […] The post Mandaue City HUDO assures Brgy Looc fire victims of temporary housing appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Inayawan fire victims to receive P10,000 to P20,000 cash aid
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The 42 families, who were displaced by the fire that hit Sitio Little Plaza, Barangay Inayawan, Cebu City on March 17, will receive P10,000 to P20,000 financial assistance from the Cebu City government. Dr. Ester Concha, acting department head of the Cebu City Department of Social Welfare and Services (DSWS), said […] The post Inayawan fire victims to receive P10,000 to P20,000 cash aid appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
HUDO : 24 housing units ready to be turned over to Mandaue fire victims
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Twenty four housing units are now ready to be turned over on Saturday, March 18, to some of the fire victims of Barangay Looc, Mandaue City. On Friday morning, March 17, police volunteers, personnel of the Housing Urban and Development Office (HUDO), Department of General Services, and City Engineering Office work to […] The post HUDO : 24 housing units ready to be turned over to Mandaue fire victims appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
BFP Cebu City: Collaboration, coordination needed in fire prevention
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebuanos are reminded that they are not alone in the bid to prevent fire incidents in the city. The fire bureau in the city gave this reminder as it opened this year’s Fire Prevention Month celebration on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. This year’s theme is “Sa Pag-was sa Sunog, Di ka Nag-iisa.” It […] The post BFP Cebu City: Collaboration, coordination needed in fire prevention appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Go visits Ipil, aids fire victims
After attending the launch of the 155th Malasakit Center in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, Sen. Bong Go checked the situation of over a hundred victims of a fire that occurred in the town on Saturday......»»
Balik-Tanaw | Wisdom in the least
Time and time again, we are reminded of keeping our connections and relations with our kapwa. Just as the pandemic has taught us. Sadly though, it seems like the world is not learning and listening to the wisdom in the least. The world is still focused on producing more than what is needed, is fixated on owning and consuming more and more. Our modern lifestyle is contributing to the destruction of mother nature. We seem to be forgetting to see and hear our brothers and sisters that are hurting the most – the poor, the indigenous peoples, the farmers, the laborers, the women, the children. More and more women and children are still becoming victims of domestic abuse and sexual harassment. We, peoples of these islands seem to have forgotten the value of kapwa that is part of our spirituality. The post Balik-Tanaw | Wisdom in the least appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Go leads turnover of housing units to Bataan fire victims
Sen. Bong Go joined a team from the National Housing Authority during the turnover of housing units to fire victims at 1Bataan Village Phase 1 in Barangay Daang Pare in Orion, Bataan on Thursday......»»
Chan to victims of Ibo fire: You can rebuild your houses in the area
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan assures fire victims from Sitio Commonwealth in Barangay Ibo that they can still build again their houses in the area. Chan made the assurance since the lot was owned by the Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA). The mayor said that this was not the […] The post Chan to victims of Ibo fire: You can rebuild your houses in the area appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Temporary housing units for Looc fire victims almost complete
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — A few units of the temporary housing project of the Mandaue City Government for the victims of the massive fire in Sitio Paradise, Barangay Looc, are almost complete. The construction of the housing project that is located near the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) is ongoing but a few units were […] The post Temporary housing units for Looc fire victims almost complete appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Looc fire victims complain of flooded tents in Norkis Park
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Victims of the fire in Sitio Paradise, Barangay Looc, Mandaue City were already transferred to the Norkis Park, the city’s former isolation unit that is also located in Barangay Looc. They were previously staying at the Ceasar Cabahug Elementary School but were asked to move because the Department of Education wants […] The post Looc fire victims complain of flooded tents in Norkis Park appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Bong Go aids fire victims in Malabon
Sen. Bong Go on Tuesday distributed assistance to at least 89 families who were displaced by fires that struck Malabon City recently......»»
Paying it forward: Cebu officials, groups initiate donation drive to help Misamis Occ. flood victims
CEBU CITY, Philippines – It’s our turn to help them. This was the message several local officials and non-government groups in Cebu conveyed as they opened donation drives to help flood victims in Misamis Occidental. Cebu 1st District Rep. Rhea Gullas took to social media to announce that her office will accept donations, in kind […] The post Paying it forward: Cebu officials, groups initiate donation drive to help Misamis Occ. flood victims appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Looc brgy chief to 2,000 Paradise fire victims: Leave school, wait for city’s temporary housing
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The over 2,000 victims of the Sitio Paradise fire have started to leave the Ceasar Cabahug Elementary School where they were temporarily staying for nearly a month or since Nov. 27. Looc Barangay Captain Allan Siazon said that the victims of the Nov. 23 fire were given until Dec. 31 to […] The post Looc brgy chief to 2,000 Paradise fire victims: Leave school, wait for city’s temporary housing appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»