Press Release - 'Ang serbisyo sa tao ay serbisyo sa Diyos' -- Bong Go highlights compassionate service during Peñafrancia Voyadores Festival

"Viva La Virgen de Peñafrancia! Viva el Divino Rostro!"

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go extended his heartfelt solidarity to the participants and organizers of the annual Peñafrancia Voyadores Festival, held as part of the grand festivities honoring the revered image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia.

The festival, which reenacts the solemn and colorful street procession and parade transferring the image from the Basilica to the Metropolitan Cathedral, gathered thousands of devotees and tourists alike at the Naga City Plaza.

In a message as one of the Guests of Honor on Thursday, September 19, Go lauded the community for their dedication and faith, emphasizing the significance of unity and solidarity in preserving Filipino traditions.

"Sa araw na ito, buong puso kong ipinapaabot ang aking pagbati sa lahat ng mga deboto ng Mahal na Ina ng Peñafrancia, Patroness ng Bicol Region. Ang Peñafrancia Voyadores Festival ay hindi lamang isang religious event, ito ay simbolo ng matibay na pananampalataya, pagkakaisa, at kultura ng ating mga kababayan dito sa Naga City at sa buong Bicol Region. Ako po'y nakikiisa sa inyo sa panalangin at pasasalamat sa Mahal na Ina para sa patuloy Niyang paggabay sa ating mga kababayan," Go greeted.

"Ang dedikasyon ng mga deboto sa Mahal na Ina, ang prusisyon, at ang makulay na selebrasyon ay nagbibigay ng inspirasyon hindi lamang sa mga Pilipino, kundi pati na rin sa mga bisita na nais maranasan ang malalim na pananampalataya at makulay na kultura ng inyong rehiyon," he added.

He was invited by Naga City Mayor Attorney "Son" Legacion and Vice Mayor Cecilia "Nene" de Asis, Pamplona Vice Mayor Josefa Fabi, and Naga City Councilors, among others.

Before attending the festivities, Go made sure to provide support to vulnerable sectors in the city as he provided aid to displaced workers earlier that day, emphasizing his compassionate brand of public service.

"Patuloy po akong magseserbisyo sa inyo bilang inyong Mr. Malasakit na ang tanging bisyo ay magserbisyo. Naniniwala ako na ang serbisyo sa tao ay serbisyo sa Panginoon," Go stated.

Go has also advocated for various programs, policies and initiatives to promote inclusive development in the province