Senator Bong Go Provides Relief Aid to Tibiao Fire Victims

Senator Christopher Bong Go delivered relief assistance to families affected by a fire in Barangay Alegre, located in Tibiao, Antique, senatorbonggo.ph reported. The relief operation took place at the local Barangay Hall on Friday, October 9, to support residents who lost their homes and personal belongings in a fire on March 19. [1][3]

According to senatorbonggo.ph, Go's Malasakit Team handed out aid to three affected families. The relief package included financial assistance, fire-relief packs, water containers, snacks, shirts, vitamins, pens, and sports equipment such as basketballs or volleyballs. [1]

Go was reelected to the Senate in 2025 after first taking office as a senator in 2019. He previously served under President Rodrigo Duterte as Special Assistant to the President and Head of the Presidential Management Staff between 2016 and 2018. Tibiao is a municipality in the province of Antique with a population of 29,608 people, according to the 2024 census. [2][3]

During the distribution event, Go reiterated his commitment to advocate for stronger government mechanisms aimed at helping disaster victims rebuild their lives more rapidly after unexpected emergencies, senatorbonggo.ph reported. [1]