Mindanaotoday.com | Sen. Go gives aid to flood-affected residents in MisOcc
By: Shaine Mae Nagtalon
OROQUIETA CITY – Sen. Christopher Lawrence Go personally visited and gave assistance to some 2,563 unpaid flood-affected families at the BayFront Arena, Oroquieta City to help them meet their daily needs.
Durng his visit at the BayFront Arena, Go saw for himself the devastation wrought by the shear line and assured Misamisnons of his support, as he gave grocery items, pairs of shoes for men and women, shirts, face masks and bicycles.
He also distributed cellular phones, crutches, wheel chairs, and balls for basketballs and volleyballs to select beneficiaries.
“I will continue to help our fellow citizen who are in need because of the flood, not only in Oroquieta but also those affected by the flood here in Misamis Occidental,” Go said.
Go also acknowledged the efforts of Gov. Henry Oaminal and the local officials in responding to and helping their respective communities during the flash floods.
For his part, Oaminal thanked Go for his love and help to Misamisnons following the recent calamity that plagued the province.
“My brothers and sisters, we Misamisnons, despite the disaster we went through because of our efforts and unity, we still have friends who love us. Whether there is a disaster or not, he loves us because we love him too. We have a friend who cares for us and because of the support we show him, he immediately pours out a lot of aid to our province,” Oaminal said.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development-10 was also with the senator in distributing the P5,000 cash aid and food packs to each of the 2,563 families.
City and municipal mayors, board members, and provincial officials, as well as Misamis Occidental Gov. Henry Oaminal and Vice Gov. Rowena Gutierrez, welcomed Go in the province. (SMRN | PIA-10 | Misamis Occidental)
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