Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go dispatched his Malasakit Team partnered with the local government of Bunawan, Agusan del Sur, and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Thursday, October 30, to reach out and help uplift the Small and Medium Scale Industries and livelihood of the vulnerable sectors.
Qualified beneficiaries were given livelihood support through the Pangkabuhayan sa Pagbangon at Ginhawa (PPG) program, which Senator Go had advocated for with the DTI .
“Ito ay isang halimbawa kung paano natin maipapakita ang malasakit at suporta sa ating mga kababayan na tinamaan ng mga pagsubok. Ang inyong pagsisikap ay hindi lamang nagbibigay ng tulong sa mga pamilya at indibidwal, kundi pati na rin sa mga komunidad na nangangailangan ng dagdag kabuhayan,” Senator Go said in a message.
Held in Negosyo Center in Bunawan, the Malasakit Team, in coordination with Bunawan Mayor Sylvia Elorde, provided foodpacks, shirts, fans, pens and basketballs and volleyballs to 11 families.
“Palaguin niyo ang inyong negosyo. Kapag lumago ang inyong negosyo, dalhin niyo po ang mga kita sa inyong mga pamilya… mas masarap sa pakiramdam kapag pinagpawisan at pinaghirapan niyo po ang inyong pagnenegosyo at napalago ninyo ito,” Go remarked.
The senator has been a vocal supporter of local businesses and micro entrepreneurs. He co-sponsored and is one of the authors of Republic Act No. 11960, known as the One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines Act. The OTOP program promotes Filipino-made products while providing small-scale producers opportunities to expand their market reach. By focusing on local specialties, the program aims to elevate the livelihoods of communities and contribute to the nation’s overall economic progress.
“Sa tulong ng batas na ito, ating pinapalakas ang mga lokal na negosyo sa bawat bayan at siyudad sa bansa. Ipinapaabot natin sa kanila ang suporta na kinakailangan nila upang mapanatili ang kanilang operasyon at maabot ang mas malawak na merkado,” Go underscored.
