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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
Cortes: Temporary shelter for fire victims will be up before 2022 ends
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes told victims of the massive fire that struck Sitio Paradise in Barangay Looc here that their temporary shelter will be ready before the year ends. Cortes announced this on Wednesday, November 30, during the distribution of the victims’ financial assistance through the Assistance for Individuals in […] The post Cortes: Temporary shelter for fire victims will be up before 2022 ends appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
More aid for Mandaue’s fire victims
CEBU CITY, Philippines – More help has arrived for the thousands of individuals in Brgy. Looc, Mandaue City displaced by a massive fire. The Cebu Provincial Government, through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), has donated at least 700 relief packs to the families from Sitio Paradise, Brgy. Looc who lost their homes […] The post More aid for Mandaue’s fire victims 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......»»
Lapu-Lapu Mayor donates P1M for Mandaue fire victims
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Lapu-Lapu City or Lapu-Lapu Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan turned over on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, a cheque worth P1 million to Mandaue City Vice Mayor Glenn Bercede. Chan donated the amount to the city government of Mandaue for the fire victims at Sitio Paradise in Barangay Looc. The fire that hit […] The post Lapu-Lapu Mayor donates P1M for Mandaue fire victims appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Barangay Looc declares state of emergency due to massive fire
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Barangay Looc in Mandaue City has declared a state of emergency after it was hit by a massive fire on Tuesday, November 22. Looc Barangay Captain Allan Siazon, on Thursday, November 24, said that emergency funds will be used to purchase goods and equipment that the fire victims would need especially […] The post Barangay Looc declares state of emergency due to massive fire appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Gas lamp accident may have caused huge Looc fire
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The owner of the house where the massive fire in Brgy. Looc, Mandaue City allegedly started denied allegations that the incident was intentional. The fire that hit a densely populated area in Sitio Paradise late Tuesday night, November 22, 2022, and burned down at least 250 houses reportedly started at the house of […] The post Gas lamp accident may have caused huge Looc fire appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Chan donates 1-month salary, goods to Mandaue fire victims
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan has donated his one-month salary to the fire victims of Sitio Paradise, Barangay Looc in Mandaue City. The cheque for the mayor’s salary amounted to P188,726. Aside from his one-month salary, Chan also turned over to Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes 1,000 pcs. relief packs […] The post Chan donates 1-month salary, goods to Mandaue fire victims appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cortes to let fire victims return, rebuild their homes
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes has promised the fire victims in Sitio Paradise, Barangay Looc that they can return and build their houses in the area. Cortes made this promise during his visit on Wednesday morning, November 23, to the two evacuation sites where the fire victims were temporarily sheltered. Cortes […] The post Cortes to let fire victims return, rebuild their homes appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
In Photos: Lapu-Lapu City gov’t sends aid to Brgy Basak fire victims
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Lapu-Lapu City government already sent aid to individuals who were displaced by the Sunday afternoon fire that hit Sitio Caimitohan in Barangay Basak. Mayor Junard Chan said that the fire victims received pack meals, blankets, basins, and plates among others. The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) has so […] The post In Photos: Lapu-Lapu City gov’t sends aid to Brgy Basak fire victims appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Mandani Bay extends help to Mandaue City
Committed to providing help for its partner communities, Mandani Bay developer HTLand has extended assistance to the victims of the recent fire that broke out in Barangay Looc, Mandaue City. HTLand Project Director Gilbert Ang handed over the PhP200,000 financial aid to Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes at the Mandaue City Hall. “Mandani Bay is […] The post Mandani Bay extends help to Mandaue City appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Construction of socialized housing for Mandaue’s fire victims to start this year
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – The construction of phase 1 or building A of the proposed mid-rise socialized housing in sitio Maharlika, Barangay Tipolo, here, is set to start this year. Ibañez said the socialized housing project will have a lot area of 8,230 square meters with four mid-rise buildings with provisions for parking, open areas, […] The post Construction of socialized housing for Mandaue’s fire victims to start this year appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Looc fire victims get cash aid from Mandaue City gov’t
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines- Victims of the fire that hit sitio Superior, Barangay Looc here last December 6, 2020, received financial assistance from the city government on Monday, December 28, 2020. Mayor Jonas Cortes led the distribution of financial assistance to families that were displaced by the fire. The families, whose homes were totally damaged, received […] The post Looc fire victims get cash aid from Mandaue City gov’t appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Kuya Bong visits Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu cities
Senator Christopher ” Bong” Go went to the cities of Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu in Cebu to bring aid to fire victims and market vendors yesterday. Go visited the 152 fire victims in Barangay Looc, Mandaue City and provided them with P5,000 each. “We facilitated financial assistance and provided them with foods, groceries, face masks and […] The post Kuya Bong visits Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu cities appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bong Go aids fire-hit Cebu communities, stresses fire prevention interventions
On Saturday, May 20, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go had his team mounted a relief activity for Cebuanos whose houses were damaged in a fire incident in Cebu City. In a video call, the senator underscored that he will continue to promote and advocate for better fire prevention measures in the country. “Sa mga nasunugan po dito sa Cebu City, sana nasa mabuti kayong kalagayan. Huwag po kayong mawalan ng pag-asa, ang importante ay buhay kayo. Ang gamit po ay napapalitan, ang pera ay kikitain pero ang pera ay hindi nabibili ang buhay. A lost life is a lost life forever. Kaya mag-ingat po tayo,” Go expressed. The senator's team mounted the relief activity at Barangay Mambaling gymnasium, where they distributed grocery packs, snacks, vitamins, masks and shirts. They also gave away bicycles, mobile phones, shoes, watches and balls for basketball and volleyball to select beneficiaries. A team from the Department of Social Welfare and Development also extended financial support. In total, 171 affected families were aided from Barangays Duljo Poblacion, Pit-os, Mambaling, Kalunasan, Luz, Sinsin, Kamputhaw and Basak San Nicolas. Go has primarily authored and co-sponsored Republic Act No. 11589, otherwise known as the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Modernization Act. "Importante po na mabigyan ng suporta ang modernization ng ating Bureau of Fire Protection dahil napaka-importante ng tungkulin na ginagampanan nila upang makapagligtas ng buhay," Go explained. "Halos linggu-linggo akong bumababa sa mga nasusunugan. Nakikita ko ang hirap ng ating mga kababayan. Kahit isang bahay lang ang masunog, damay pati ang kapitbahay. Maraming pamilya ang apektado kaya dapat na palakasin natin ang kapasidad ng BFP sa pagreresponde sa sunog," he added. Signed by former president Rodrigo Duterte in 2021, the Act provides for the acquisition of modern fire equipment, expansion of the BFP's manpower, and provision of highly-specialized training to firefighters, among others. It also mandates the bureau to implement monthly fire prevention campaigns and information drives in every local government unit. Go also offered to help those with health issues. As Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, he encouraged them to seek the services of the Malasakit Centers located at Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center, Cebu City Medical Center and St. Anthony Mother and Child Hospital, all located in the city. The Malasakit Center was first established in VSMMC in 2018. To date, there are 157 such centers nationwide that have helped over seven million particularly poor and indigent patients, according to the Department of Health. The Malasakit Center is a one-stop shop where patients may conveniently apply for medical assistance from concerned agencies such as the DSWD, DOH, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. In Cebu province, there are also Malasakit Centers at Eversley Childs Sanitarium and General Hospital in Mandaue City, Cebu South Medical Center in Talisay City, Lapu-Lapu District Hospital in Lapu-Lapu City, and Cebu Provincial Hospital in Carcar City. Go then mentioned that DOH has also identified areas to construct Super Health Centers in the province. SHCs were funded to be established in the cities of Bogo, Danao, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue; and in the towns of Borbon, Cordova, Moalboal, Samboan and San Francisco in 2022. This year, more Super Health Centers were funded in the cities of Carcar, Cebu, Talisay and Toledo; and in the towns of Carmen, Consolacion, Liloan, Medellin and San Nicolas. An additional Super Health Center will also be established in Danao City. Through the collective efforts of fellow lawmakers, sufficient funds had been allocated for 307 Super Health Centers in 2022 and 322 in 2023. DOH, the lead implementing agency, identifies the strategic areas where they will be constructed. Super Health Centers offer database management, out-patient, birthing, isolation, diagnostic (laboratory: x-ray, ultrasound), pharmacy, and ambulatory surgical unit. Other available services are eye, ear, nose, and throat service; oncology centers; physical therapy and rehabilitation center; and telemedicine, where remote diagnosis and treatment of patients will be done. “Mas malaki ito sa rural health unit (pero) mas maliit sa ospital. Mayroon na siyang laboratory, minor operating, emergency, pharmacy, birth facilities, (at) dental services. Hindi niyo na kailangang bumyahe ng malayo para sa pagpagamot,” explained Go. Meanwhile, Go was also instrumental in the passage of Republic Act No. 11717, which increased the bed capacity of VSMMC from 1,200 to 1,500 beds. As Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, Go likewise continues to help improve the delivery of public service in the city as he supported the rehabilitation and expansion of the Barangay Multi-Purpose Building Area at Barangay Duljo Fatima and the acquisition of a mini dumptruck. “Yan po ang ipinangako ko sa inyo noon, kahit saang sulok kayo ng Pilipinas, basta kaya lang po ng aking katawan at panahon, pupuntahan ko po kayo -- makatulong sa abot ng aking makakaya, makabigay ng konting solusyon sa mga problema, masuportahan ang mga proyekto na makakapagpaunlad sa inyong lugar, at makaiwan po ng konting ngiti sa panahon ng pagdadalamhati,” said Go. On the same day, Go also sent another team in Mandaue City and provided similar relief to more fire victims. ### The post Bong Go aids fire-hit Cebu communities, stresses fire prevention interventions appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bong Go’s office conducts relief activity for fire victims in Pasig City
The Office of Senator Bong Go visited Barangays Sta. Lucia and Kalawaan in Pasig City on Friday, 14 April, to provide assistance to fire victims. On the same day, Go personally aided fire victims from Brgy. Pinagbuhatan in the city. In a video message, Go encouraged the beneficiaries to make use of the services provided by Malasakit Centers across the country in the event of medical emergencies or other medical-related concerns. In Pasig City, the Malasakit Center is located at Rizal Medical Center. The Malasakit Center is a one-stop shop where particularly poor and indigent patients can conveniently apply for medical assistance from the relevant agencies. Go is the principal author and sponsor of the Malasakit Centers Act of 2019. To date, the Malasakit Centers program has assisted over seven million Filipinos nationwide, according to the Department of Health. The senator's team provided grocery packs, vitamins, masks, meals, and shirts to 64 affected families at the Ismar Gym in Kalawaan. They also gave away bikes, shoes, and balls for volleyball and basketball to select individuals. Meanwhile, the Department of Social Welfare and Development provided the fire victims with financial assistance to help hasten their recovery. “Importante po walang nasaktan, wala pong namatay. Ang pera po’y kikitain natin subalit ‘yung perang kikitain ay hindi po nabibili ang buhay. A lost life is a lost life forever kaya mag-ingat po kayo. Mga kababayan ko, magtulungan ho tayo. Pilipino tayo, kilala tayong nagtutulungan. At huwag ho kayong mawalan ng pag-asa... ang importante po buhay tayo,” he encouraged. Meanwhile, Go, who chairs the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, has reiterated his commitment to supporting the establishment of additional Super Health Centers throughout the Philippines. Through the collective efforts of fellow lawmakers, enough funds have been allocated for the DOH's Health Facilities Enhancement Program to build 307 Super Health Centers in 2022 and 322 in 2023. The DOH, which is the lead agency in implementing the program, identifies the strategic locations for the construction of these centers. Super Health Centers provide a range of services, including database management, outpatient care, birthing services, isolation facilities, and diagnostic services such as X-ray and ultrasound scans. They also have on-site pharmacies and ambulatory surgical units. As Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance and an advocate for quality healthcare services, Go likewise supported several initiatives for the Rizal Medical Center, such as the hospital’s improvement and rehabilitation, construction of a seven-story building inside the facility, and acquisition of medical equipment. Finally, the senator thanked all of the local officials who stepped up and exerted great efforts to help the affected families after the fire incident. “Salamat po mga kababayan ko, mga taga-Pasig, ingat po kayo. Nandito lang po ang inyong Kuya Bong Go na handang tumulong po sa inyo,” Go expressed. The post Bong Go’s office conducts relief activity for fire victims in Pasig City appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Distribution of financial assistance for Banilad fire victims set April 14
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Mandaue City Government will distribute the financial assistance for victims of the fire in Banilad on Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Banilad National High School. Camilo Basaca Jr., head of City Social Welfare and Services (CSWS), said 97 families will be given the assistance, 35 of which are house […] The post Distribution of financial assistance for Banilad fire victims set April 14 appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Bong Go personally aids fire victims in Parañaque City
Sen. Bong Go immediately responded to the needs of fire victims in Parañaque City as he personally led a relief operation for them in Barangay Don Galo on Wednesday, 12 April. To ensure that all necessary support are given to the affected households, Go coordinated with the officials in the city, including Congressman Edwin Olivarez, Mayor Eric Olivarez, Vice Mayor Joan Villafuerte, Don Galo Punong Barangay Marilyn Burgos, and La Huerta Punong Barangay Peter Augustine “PA” Velasco, among others. “Mga kababayan ko dito sa Parañaque City, alam n’yo napakaimportante po ang buhay. Napakaimportante po ng kalusugan ng bawat isa. Ang gamit naman po ay nabibili natin. Nalalabhan natin ‘yung damit natin ‘pag nasusunugan tayo. ‘Yung pera po’y kikitain natin. Subalit ‘yung perang kikitain natin ay hindi po nabibili ang buhay. Ang nawalang buhay po’y wala na talaga. A lost life is a lost life forever. Kaya mag-ingat po tayo palagi,” underscored Go in his speech. “Nandirito po tayo sa mundong ito, magpasalamat tayo sa buhay at, alam niyo, panahon po no’ng Holy Week hindi lamang po panahon ng pagbabakasyon, panahon rin po ng pagdarasal at pagpapasalamat. Pagpapasalamat sa ating Panginoon sa sakripisyong ginawa Niya po sa atin,” he added. To prevent fire incidents from occurring, Go then mentioned that the Bureau of Fire Protection is currently undergoing a modernization program, as mandated by Republic Act No. 11589, primarily authored and co-sponsored by Go, to enhance further its capability to respond to fire emergencies. Held at Don Galo Sports Complex, Go and his team handed out grocery packs, snacks, masks, vitamins, and shirts to 72 families, composed of 196 individuals. Meanwhile, the senator likewise gave away bicycles, cellular phones, shoes, watches, bags, and balls for basketball and volleyball to select recipients. The Department of Social Welfare and Development separately provided financial assistance while the National Housing Authority assessed the needs of affected families to provide them with further housing assistance. The post Bong Go personally aids fire victims in Parañaque City appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»