QUEZON CITY — Senator Christopher “Bong” Go joined a motorcade across major public markets in Quezon City on Monday (March 3), alongside senatorial aspirant Willie Revillame, as they underscored their shared commitment to uplifting the lives of poor and vulnerable sectors.
The motorcade made stops at public areas like Payatas Market, Commonwealth Market, NEPA Q-Mart, and Balintawak Market.
In an interview, Go reiterated his call to prioritize pro-poor programs, emphasizing the need to bring government services closer to those who need them most.
“Isa lang po ang pakiusap ko, Sir Wil, matagal na tayong magkaibigan… unahin natin ‘yung mga mahihirap. ‘Yung mga pro-poor programs, kaya ‘yung mga programang isinusulong ko po, ‘yun lang po ang pakiusap ko sa inyo,” Go said.
He stressed that accessibility to government services is key to ensuring real progress for the underprivileged. “Dapat ilapit natin ang serbisyo ng gobyerno sa ating mga kababayang mahihirap. Salamat po sa inyong mainit na pagtanggap.“
Beyond accessibility, Go highlighted food security as a critical issue, urging greater government support for farmers. He emphasized that funding agricultural initiatives would not only benefit farmers but also help stabilize food prices for consumers.
“Unahin natin ang mga mahihirap. Pro-poor programs. Kung may pera po ang gobyerno, dapat po unahin, tulungan ang mga farmers. Dapat busog ang ating mga farmers. ‘Pag busog ang ating mga farmers, sila ay kumikita, mas bababa po ang presyo dito sa market. Tandaan n’yo po ‘yan.”
They also emphasized their shared advocacy focused on three basic needs: “ang inyong kalusugan, ang inyong trabaho, at ang kinabukasan para sa inyong mga anak.”
Among Go’s key legislative contributions is his co-authorship of Republic Act No. 11901, or the Agriculture, Fisheries, and Rural Development Financing Enhancement Act of 2022. The law strengthens financial support for farmers and fisherfolk, ensuring better access to resources. (UnliNews Online)
