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SEN. Christopher Go said the youth has a vital role in shaping the country's future with their "potential to drive progress, innovation and nation-building."
Go made the assertion on Feb. 28, as he attended the Hugpong Youth Convention at Azuela Cove in Lanang, Davao City, where he engaged with young leaders and advocates.
Go partnered with the Hugpong Youth in Davao City to promote health, sports and youth development.
He was joined by Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod local candidates, Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP) senatorial candidates and party chairman former president Rodrigo Duterte.
He urged the youth leaders to serve with integrity, stay grounded and remain dedicated to the welfare of their communities.
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Go mentioned that he filed Senate Bill 2816, which seeks to establish a four-year fixed term for barangay and SK officials.
Go, chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, raised the importance of engaging the youth in sports and other productive activities to keep them away from the dangers of illegal drugs.
Go lauded the attendance of about 1,800 youth leaders and volunteers from Davao City, stressing they are the hope and the future of the nation.
The event was also attended by former president Duterte, Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte, Senators Robin Padilla and Ronald Dela Rosa, PDP senatorial aspirants Jimmy Bondoc, Vic Rodriguez, Raul Lambino, Rodante Marcoleta and Philip Salvador, and Davao City Rep. Isidro Ungab.
Go said his dedication to youth and sports development "is evident in his legislative efforts."
He helped create the National Academy of Sports (NAS) through Republic Act 11470, which he authored and co-sponsored.
Located in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac, NAS provides secondary education integrated with a sports-focused curriculum, equipping student-athletes to excel both academically and athletically.
Go said he pushed accessible and affordable education for young Filipinos.
Through his support for scholarship programs, he said many students facing financial struggles have been able to continue their studies and work toward their aspirationsGo said the passage of RA 12077, also known as the Student Loan Payment Moratorium During Disasters and Emergencies Act, showed his dedication to upholding the dignity of Filipinos in times of crisis.
Go said the law, which he co-authored, helped ensure that students with existing loans "receive temporary financial relief during emergencies and calamities."
