BONG GO ADVOCATES FOR ENHANCED SKILLS DEVELOPMENT TO BOOST EMPLOYMENT AS HE SUPPORTS TESDA SCHOLARS IN MALABON CITY

SENATOR Christopher “Bong” Go extended his support to the Technical Education And Skills Development Authority (TESDA) scholars in Malabon City on Saturday, May 11.

Through a video message, Go emphasized the crucial role of skill development in boosting employment and economic growth in the country, saying, “By enhancing skills, we open up more employment opportunities, which is vital for our country’s progress.”

“As your advocate in the Senate, I firmly believe in the transformative power of vocational and technical education. These programs are pathways to employment and building blocks of a resilient economy and a proactive workforce. We can uplift lives and foster sustainable development across our beloved country through initiatives like these,” the senator continued.

During the Perpetual Help Technological School Inc. orientation, the senator’s Malasakit Team gave away shirts, masks, snacks, and basketball and volleyball balls to 24 TESDA beneficiaries. They also gave shoes to select recipients.

Continuing his message, the senator highlighted the government’s ongoing commitment to economic improvement and stressed the importance of collective efforts to support Filipinos who are unemployed or have lost jobs due to economic shifts or crises.

Go further advocated for implementing specialized training programs that prepare individuals for the job market and significantly contribute to the nation’s economic development. “Such initiatives are not just about job creation but about fostering a resilient economy where everyone has a role,” he added.

In line with his support for vocational and technical education, Senator Go mentioned his legislative efforts, including filing Senate Bill No. 2115. This bill aims to institutionalize technical vocational education and training (TVET) and livelihood programs tailored for rehabilitated drug dependents. The proposed legislation seeks to provide these individuals with the necessary skills training to enhance their employability, helping them reintegrate into society and positively contribute to their communities.

Through these initiatives, Senator Go advocates for educational and economic policies that help build a stronger, more inclusive society where every Filipino can succeed and contribute to the country’s growth.

Meanwhile, Go, as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, also encouraged those with medical concerns to seek the services of any of the 165 operational Malasakit Centers nationwide, the nearest of which are located at the Ospital ng Malabon and San Lorenzo Ruiz General Hospital in the city.

The Malasakit Center aims to make medical assistance programs more accessible by bringing together all concerned agencies under one roof. It seeks to cover various expenses and reduce the hospital bills of indigent patients to the lowest possible amount under the Malasakit Centers Act of 2019, which Go principally authored and sponsored in the Senate.

“Ilapit natin ang serbisyo ng gobyerno sa mga nangangailangan nito lalo na pagdating sa kalusugan ng mga mahihirap nating kababayan. Bilang inyong Mr. Malasakit, patuloy kaming magseserbisyo sa inyo dahil bisyo ko ang magserbisyo at ako ay naniniwala na ang serbisyo sa tao ay serbisyo ‘yan sa Panginoon, serbisyo ‘yan kay Allah,” underscored Go who is known as Mr. Malasakit for his compassionate service to Filipinos in need.