In a co-sponsorship speech on Tuesday, November 7, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go addressed the Senate to voice his support for Senate Bill No. 2451 or the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act. The bill, primarily sponsored by Senator Jinggoy Estrada, aims to establish permanent, well-equipped evacuation centers nationwide.
“Sa kakaikot ko po sa buong Pilipinas, mga nasunugan, pagputok ng bulkan, lindol, bagyo, sunog, at buhawi, kadalasan diyan ay dinadala sa evacuation centers at talagang kawawa yung mga kalagayan nila. Walang komportableng higaan, walang comfort room na malinis, mas vulnerable sila sa sakit, lalung-lalo na yung mga bata na walang komportableng mahigaan man lang, pahingahan,” he continued, painting a vivid picture of the dire conditions faced by evacuees.
“Bilang isang senador na first-hand nawitness ko talaga, sa kakaikot ko po sa buong bansa, nakita ko yung kalagayan ng mga kababayan natin na napipilitang lumikas sa mga hindi angkop na lugar gaya ng basketball court, covered court, eskwelahan, naantala pa po ang pag-aaral ng mga bata dahil nagagamit po yung eskwelahan bilang evacuation centers, plaza, minsan gymnasium, at iba pang mga pansamantalang masisilungan,” he said.
He then urged for immediate action, “Kaya dapat sana, mayroon tayong nakahandang pemanenteng evacuation centers na may malinis na sanitation at komportableng mahihigaan at matutulugan, at may maayos na comfort room, at mas maagapan natin silang magkasakit. Huwag na natin pahirapan ang mga kababayan nating mga naghihirap. Bigyan natin ito ng solusyon bago pa dumating ang panibagong sakuna.”
Go has been a consistent advocate for the establishment of permanent evacuation centers, a commitment he has upheld since his senatorial campaign. He pioneered this initiative through his earlier filed bill known as the “Mandatory Evacuation Center Act” — reaffirming his longstanding dedication to enhancing the nation’s disaster preparedness infrastructure.
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