Press Release - Bong Go champions techvoc for job creation as he aids TESDA graduates in Danao City, Cebu

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go underscored the importance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the country as he provided support to 100 Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) students in Danao City, Cebu during the release of their training certificates and allowances. The program was a collaboration with the Call Center Academy in the city.

"The skills and knowledge you have acquired here will be your foundation for success in your chosen field," said Go in a video message.

The senator, known as Mr. Malasakit for his compassionate service, also filed Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2115, which aims to institutionalize TVET as well as livelihood programs for rehabilitated drug dependents. The program under the bill will focus on competitive and employable skills that can be acquired and developed by rehabilitated drug dependents to enhance their ability to find gainful employment and entrepreneurial livelihood opportunities.

As part of his support, Go's Malasakit Team provided the beneficiaries with food packs, snacks, shirts, and balls for basketball and volleyball on Wednesday, February 14.

To further enhance their well-being, Go filed several measures aimed at providing support and protecting the rights of workers. These include SBN 420, which seeks to provide support to workers facing crises in rural areas with limited employment prospects.

The proposed legislation aims to provide temporary employment to eligible members of low-income rural households by establishing the Rural Employment Assistance Program (REAP) under the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

Go also shared that he filed Senate Bill No. 1184 which seeks to protect the welfare and interest of the country's delivery service riders.

Under the proposed law, it shall be prohibited for any food, grocery, and pharmacy delivery service provider to require riders or drivers to shell out any monetary amount for the fulfillment of orders. In case of cancellation of orders, the service providers shall still pay the delivery riders for their services as though the transaction was successful.

Another significant proposal is SBN 1183, or the Media and Entertainment