Senate Committee on Sports chairperson Senator Christopher “Bong” Go personally attended the 2024 Kalinga Provincial Athletic Meet held in Rizal, Kalinga as guest of honor recently.
In his speech, Go emphasized his commitment to the country’s sports sector and in promoting grassroots sports development nationwide especially in the countryside.
He also highlighted the integrala role sports play in fostering youth camaraderie, sportsmanship and discipline.
“Sa temang ‘Batang Malakas, Bansang Matatag,’ ipinapakita natin ang kahalagahan ng sports sa paghubog ng malusog na pangangatawan at matibay na kalooban ng ating kabataan,” he said.
“Hindi lamang pisikal na pangangatawan ang ating pinalalakas kundi pati na rin ang mental at emotional health ng bawat isa.”
The lawmaker also reiterated his intention to continue advocating for more robust sports programs nationwide. This commitment aligns with his long standing advocacy of promoting a healthy lifestyle and steering the youth away from societal ills, particularly drug abuse.
