Press Release - Giving the youth opportunities for a brighter future: Bong Go advocates for education enhancement while urging graduates to help serve the nation

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go expressed his heartfelt congratulations to all Filipino students who have graduated this school year, emphasizing the significance of education in shaping a better future and in using every opportunity given to be of service to the nation.

Just recently, Go was a guest of honor and speaker at the commencement exercises of the University of Cagayan Valley in Tuguegarao City; Immaculate Conception Child Development Center, Inc. in Pandi, Bulacan; Southern Luzon Technological College Foundation Inc. in Legazpi City, Albay; as well as in the Saint Amatiel Education System and the Philippine Christian University (PCU) Dasmariñas City, Cavite campus both held in Pasay City.

He was also invited to be a commencement speaker during the commencement exercises of the Dipolog Medical Center (DMC) College Foundation Inc. in Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte, and St. Robert's International College Senior High School Recognition Ceremony in Iloilo City.

He also continues to support graduates of various Technical Education And Skills Development Authority (TESDA) courses nationwide.

Senator Go, who is a member of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, underscored the critical role of education in achieving personal and national development. He reiterated his commitment to pushing for initiatives that bolster the education sector, ensuring that every Filipino receives proper education and equal opportunities to succeed.

The senator has co-authored Republic Act No. 11510, which institutionalizes the Alternative Learning System (ALS) to enhance the delivery of basic education for underserved and disadvantaged students. This law offers vital support to typically underrepresented groups, including indigenous students, those from less privileged backgrounds, and students with physical and learning disabilities.

He also highlighted that during the term of former President Rodrigo Duterte, Republic Act No. 10931, known as the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, was enacted. This significant law has greatly aided impoverished students by providing free education in local colleges, universities, and state-run technical vocational