Press Release - Bong Go advocates for empowered local governance to improve public service delivery during Surigao del Norte vice mayors' and councilors' assembly

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go addressed the Surigao del Norte Chapter's Vice Mayors' League and Philippine Councilors' League during their General Assembly held at the Princessa Garden Island Hotel in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on Wednesday, April 24,

The event, hosted by Board Member Allan Turtur, highlighted the critical role of local governance in improving public service delivery especially in the grassroots.

In his speech, Go expressed gratitude to local officials, praising their efforts and significant role in bringing government services closer to those in need.

"Una sa lahat, nais kong magpasalamat sa pagkakataong makasama kayo ngayon. Isang malaking karangalan ang makaharap ang mga pinagpipitagang lokal na opisyal ng Surigao del Norte na tunay na nagpapakita ng dedikasyon at sipag para sa kanilang mga nasasakupan," he stated.

He particularly thanked Board Member Turtur, General Luna Councilor Veronico Solloso, Mainit Councilor Jerry Madera, San Benito Councilor William Polican, Malimono Councilor Marianne Marina Escaño of Malimono, Dapa Councilor Marlon Coro, among others. Go and his Malasakit Team distributed basketballs and shirts to the attendees.

"Bilang mga halal na opisyal, kayo ang nagsisilbing tulay ng pamahalaan at ng mamamayan. Sa bawat araw, ang inyong pagtutok sa pag-unlad at kagalingan ng inyong mga komunidad ay hindi lamang trabaho kundi isang dakilang paglilingkod," said Go.

"Napakalaki ng papel na ginagampanan ninyo sa ating lipunan. Sa bawat ordinansang inyong pinapasa, sa bawat programang inyong sinusuportahan, at sa bawat pagkakataong kinakausap ninyo ang ating mga kababayan, kayo ay nagbibigay ng malasakit at serbisyo na kailangang-kailangan para sa pag-unlad ng inyong mga kinasasakupan," he added.

He highlighted the importance of their daily responsibilities, not just as a job but as a noble service to their constituents.

"Hinihikayat ko kayo na patuloy na maglingkod ng buong puso. Itaguyod natin ang prinsipyo ng mabuting pamamahala--transparent, accountable, at participative. Sama-sama tayong magsikap na maiangat ang antas ng pamumuhay ng bawat Pilipino sa ating nasasakupan," he urged.

During the assembly, Go discussed his