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Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act Is Now A Law; Senator Bong Go Pushes For Safer Evacuation Spaces For Filipinos
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After years of championing disaster resilience, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go proudly announced the signing of the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act or Republic Act No. 12076. This new law mandates the establishment of permanent, well-equipped evacuation centers across the country, ensuring safer and more dignified shelters for Filipinos during disasters.
“Matagal ko na pong ipinaglalaban ito,” Go shared during the signing ceremony at Malacañang Palace on December 6. He recounted witnessing the plight of evacuees crammed into schools, gymnasiums, and other makeshift shelters during his visits to disaster-stricken areas. “Nakakalungkot makita ang ating mga kababayan sa ganitong kalagayan. Panahon na para magtayo ng evacuation centers na maayos at komportable.”
The law aims to solve recurring issues such as disrupted classes and unsanitary living conditions by providing evacuation centers with clean bathrooms, sleeping quarters, emergency supplies, and specific provisions for vulnerable groups like children and the elderly.
Go emphasized the significance of these centers in preserving the health and dignity of displaced families. “Hindi lang dapat kaligtasan ang tinitiyak natin—dapat maayos din ang kanilang kalagayan habang pansamantalang lumikas sila.”
Beyond Evacuation Centers: A Push for Disaster Resilience
The senator also renewed his call for the creation of a Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR), an agency focused solely on disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. “Kailangan natin ng mas maayos na koordinasyon at mas mabilis na pagtugon sa panahon ng sakuna,” he explained.
Go highlighted that the DDR would centralize efforts, preposition relief goods, and restore normalcy in communities immediately after disasters. “Ang paghahanda bago pa tumama ang sakuna, yan ang tunay na solusyon,” he stressed.
A Step Forward for Safer Communities
With climate change intensifying the frequency of natural calamities, the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act is a crucial step in protecting the lives and well-being of Filipinos. “Hindi na natin kailangang magtiis sa hindi angkop na mga pasilidad. Sa batas na ito, mas magiging ligtas at maginhawa ang ating mga evacuation centers,” Go affirmed.
The senator remains steadfast in his commitment to ensuring no Filipino is left vulnerable during emergencies. "Ito ay simula pa lamang. Tuloy-tuloy pa rin ang ating laban para sa isang mas ligtas na bansa," he concluded.
“Matagal ko na pong ipinaglalaban ito,” Go shared during the signing ceremony at Malacañang Palace on December 6. He recounted witnessing the plight of evacuees crammed into schools, gymnasiums, and other makeshift shelters during his visits to disaster-stricken areas. “Nakakalungkot makita ang ating mga kababayan sa ganitong kalagayan. Panahon na para magtayo ng evacuation centers na maayos at komportable.”
The law aims to solve recurring issues such as disrupted classes and unsanitary living conditions by providing evacuation centers with clean bathrooms, sleeping quarters, emergency supplies, and specific provisions for vulnerable groups like children and the elderly.
Go emphasized the significance of these centers in preserving the health and dignity of displaced families. “Hindi lang dapat kaligtasan ang tinitiyak natin—dapat maayos din ang kanilang kalagayan habang pansamantalang lumikas sila.”
Beyond Evacuation Centers: A Push for Disaster Resilience
The senator also renewed his call for the creation of a Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR), an agency focused solely on disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. “Kailangan natin ng mas maayos na koordinasyon at mas mabilis na pagtugon sa panahon ng sakuna,” he explained.
Go highlighted that the DDR would centralize efforts, preposition relief goods, and restore normalcy in communities immediately after disasters. “Ang paghahanda bago pa tumama ang sakuna, yan ang tunay na solusyon,” he stressed.
A Step Forward for Safer Communities
With climate change intensifying the frequency of natural calamities, the Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act is a crucial step in protecting the lives and well-being of Filipinos. “Hindi na natin kailangang magtiis sa hindi angkop na mga pasilidad. Sa batas na ito, mas magiging ligtas at maginhawa ang ating mga evacuation centers,” Go affirmed.
The senator remains steadfast in his commitment to ensuring no Filipino is left vulnerable during emergencies. "Ito ay simula pa lamang. Tuloy-tuloy pa rin ang ating laban para sa isang mas ligtas na bansa," he concluded.
Dec 6, 2024
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