Senator Bong Go reaffirmed his support for skills development, employment, and sustainable livelihood opportunities as scholars completed their technical-vocational training programs at Skills Solution Training and Assessment Center in San Fabian, Pangasinan.
The graduates completed training courses designed to equip them with practical, industry-relevant competencies that can help them pursue employment and improve their families’ economic prospects.
Go expressed his appreciation to the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and its partner institutions for their continued efforts to provide Filipinos with access to skills training and opportunities for a better future.
“Huwag kayong titigil sa inyong pangarap dahil ito ay simula pa lang ng mas magandang bukas para sa inyo.”
“Sa pamamagitan ng TESDA at iba pang training institutions, marami na po tayong natulungang magkaroon ng hanapbuhay at pagkakataong maiangat ang kanilang buhay. Huwag kayong titigil sa inyong pangarap dahil ito ay simula pa lang ng mas magandang bukas para sa inyo,” the veteran legislator added.
There is a total of 22 graduates who completed Computer Systems Servicing NC II, which was supported by the seasoned lawmaker. Other graduates also finished Driving NC II, Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC II, and Scaffolding Works NC II.
During the graduation activity, 152 graduates also received food packs, snacks, ballpens, vitamins, shirts, basketballs, and volleyballs. Some graduates also received shoes.
The assistance was part of the senator’s continuing efforts to support Filipinos pursuing education, skills training, and livelihood opportunities, particularly those seeking practical ways to secure employment and support their families.
The senator’s support for skills development is also reflected in his legislative work promoting access to education and opportunities for disadvantaged sectors.
As one of the authors and co-sponsors of Republic Act No. 11510, or the Alternative Learning System Act, he supports alternative pathways that enable out-of-school youth and disadvantaged learners to pursue education and acquire competencies despite barriers to formal schooling.
Go is one of the authors and co-sponsors of RA 12077, or the Student Loan Payment Moratorium During Disasters and Emergencies Act, which provides relief from student loan payments during calamities and emergencies.
Go is also one of the authors and co-sponsors of RA 12077, or the Student Loan Payment Moratorium During Disasters and Emergencies Act, which provides relief from student loan payments during calamities and emergencies, helping ease the financial burden on affected borrowers.
Beyond educational access, he is pushing for practical pathways toward employment and reintegration through Senate Bill No. 2115, which seeks to institutionalize Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and livelihood programs for rehabilitated drug dependents. The proposed measure aims to help beneficiaries acquire marketable skills, improve their employment prospects, and rebuild their lives as productive members of society.
These initiatives reflect Go’s support for programs that equip Filipinos with practical skills, expand access to employment, and help individuals build more sustainable livelihoods.
He expressed hope that the graduates would continue honing their skills and put their training to good use, whether by securing employment, pursuing entrepreneurship, or contributing to economic activities in their communities.
“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 public service efforts.
