Press Release - In support of local infrastructure development, Bong Go leads ribbon-cutting of public market and turnover of new municipal building in Makilala, North Cotabato

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony of a new public market, and the turnover of a new municipal building in Makilala, North Cotabato on Monday, October 9. The projects were advocated for by Go during the Duterte administration and supported their completion as vice chairperson of the Senate Committee on Finance.

In his speech, Go highlighted the vital role of government in pushing for various infrastructure initiatives, which play an important role in improving the lives of the people and propelling local economies forward.

"Masaya ako ngayon na mabisita ang bago n'yong tinayo na municipal hall at mayroon na rin kayong bagong public market dito. Masaya ako na makatulong sa inyo sa pagpapaganda ng serbisyo publiko sa inyong lugar at pati sa market vendors. Sana ay makakatulong talaga ang mga ito sa inyong mga pamilya," cited Go.

"Ang importante talaga sa akin ang mabigyan ng magandang pamumuhay ang mga vendors kagaya nitong pagtitinda. Maganda at marangal na trabaho ang pagtitinda. Kami po dito sa gobyerno tutulong po kami sa abot ng aming makakaya," he added.

He was joined by Governor Lala Taliño-Mendoza, Vice Governor Efren Piñol, Mayor Armando Quibod, and Vice Mayor Ryan Tabanay, among others.

In late 2019, a series of earthquakes affected various communities in North Cotabato. Go visited the affected areas then numerous times to provide assistance to LGUs including Makilala town in coordination with the Office of then President Rodrigo Duterte and concerned agencies. "Una sa Tulunan, tapos sa Makilala at Kidapawan, na nag-motor ako," he earlier recalled when he distributed financial and relief assistance then.

"Masaya ako na nakabangon na ang Makilala mula sa lindol noong 2019. Dito ako galing nu'n para makatulong sa mga kababayan natin. Masaya ako na naka-recover na kayo at masaya ako na maging parte o instrumento ng inyong napakagandang municipal hall," he likewise expressed in an interview after the event.

The newly constructed public market promises a fresh beginning for the local business community. With modern amenities and facilities, Go expressed confidence that it will not only improve the daily lives of local vendors