Bong Go joins Manggahan Festival in Guimaras
Emphasizing his commitment to uplifting cultural celebrations and promoting sportsmanship, Senator Bong Go visited Jordan, Guimaras on Friday, 19 May, where he personally attended the Manggahan Festival and as part of the program, witnessed the volleyball tournament at the provincial gymnasium. The Manggahan Festival celebrated annually in Guimaras, pays homage to the province's mango industry. As a major highlight of the festival, the streets of Jordan came alive with vibrant colors, cultural performances, and mango-themed displays. The festival provides a platform for farmers, entrepreneurs, and artisans to showcase their talents, products, and cultural heritage to a broader audience. Go lauded the local community for showcasing its cultural heritage while promoting its products such as its locally harvested mangoes which Guimaras is famous for. During his visit, he also partook in the ‘Mango Eat All You Can’ festivities and vowed to make efforts to promote the local industry. In the Senate, Go authored and co-sponsored Senate Bill No. 1594 which was recently approved by the Senate on the third and final reading. If passed, the measure shall institutionalize the One Town, One Product Philippines Program and shall serve as a government stimulus program to encourage the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises in the country through the utilization of indigenous raw materials, local traditions, and cultures across the country. As part of the festival, a volleyball tournament was organized where Go, as Chair of the Senate Committee on Sports, showed his support for the participating athletes. In his short speech, the senator underscored his passion for sports and his belief in its ability to foster unity and teamwork, especially among the youth. “Kung mayroon ho kayong mga pangangailangan sa mga grassroots sports program tulad ng volleyball, magsabi lang po kayo sa aking opisina (at) handa po akong tumulong sa inyo sa abot ng aking makakaya. Dahil isa po ito sa pamamaraan na ilayo natin ang mga kabataan sa masasamang bisyo tulad ng ilegal na droga at magabayan sila na maging mga responsableng mamamayan,” emphasized Go. Continuing his remarks, Go emphasized the need for increased investment, infrastructure, and opportunities for athletes at all levels. He likewise highlighted the role of sports in nation-building, emphasizing its ability to bring people together towards a common goal. The senator stressed that supporting the sports sector is not only about winning medals but also about promoting camaraderie, discipline, and values among athletes. By investing in sports, the senator expressed that the country can harness the potential of its talented athletes, inspiring future generations and fostering a stronger, more united citizenry. Go personally showed his support to Filipino athletes in the recently concluded Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia on 12 and 13 May. As a testament to his commitment, the senator vowed that he will continue to push for necessary support that would serve as a morale boost and inspire Filipino athletes to give their best. Promoting inclusivity and equality in sports, Bong Go earlier proposed additional incentives for National Para Athletes who win medals in international sports competitions. Go has filed Senate Bill No. 2116 that seeks to amend Section 8 of Republic Act No. 10699 or the "National Athletes And Coaches Benefits and Incentives Act.” If enacted into law, the bill shall upgrade the incentives for para-athletes to be at par with other international competitions of the same caliber. He also continues to push for his proposed Philippine National Games Act of 2022, which seeks to ensure a more inclusive system of promoting promising Filipino athletes who possess potential in various fields of sports to be given an equal opportunity of becoming future contenders in international sporting competitions and cement the country’s status as a ‘Sports Powerhouse in Asia’. Go was also instrumental in the additional funding for the Philippine Sports Commission during its 2023 budget deliberation, particularly for grassroots sports development and in support of athletes joining international competitions. Following the Manggahan Festival, Go also took time to conduct a monitoring visit to the Malasakit Center at Dr. Catalino Gallego Nava Provincial Hospital and provide aid to patients and front-liners. Later that day, Go also visited Buenavista town in Guimaras where he led the groundbreaking of the town’s Super Health Center, spearheaded a relief operation for indigents, and visited local infrastructure initiatives he earlier supported such as the Buenavista Wharf and a seawall in the town. The post Bong Go joins Manggahan Festival in Guimaras appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
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