SENATOR Christopher ‘Bong’ Go has commended the Commission on Higher Education for their scholarship programs and for enhancing efforts to improve access to quality tertiary education for Filipinos.

At the same time, Go reiterated his commitment to the education sector.

He voiced his intention to continue advocating for measures to enhance the quality of education in the Philippines.

“I also want to highlight the importance of continuous learning and adapting to change. Ang mundo po ay patuloy na nagbabago at kasama nito ang mga hamon na ating hinaharap,” Go said.

The senator also urged students to use their knowledge to push for positive changes and developments in their lives and the country.

“Gamitin n’yo po ang inyong natutunan upang magdala ng positibong pagbabago hindi lamang sa inyong sariling buhay kundi pati na rin sa buhay ng iba. Bilang inyong lingkod bayan gagawin ko po ang lahat para makatulong sa abot ng aking makakaya. Isusulong ko ang mga panukala na makakatulong po sa mga kabataan natin at sa mga mahihirap,” he further said.

The Senator has been active in promoting youth welfare and advancing education in the country.

He co-authored Republic Act 11510, which institutionalized the Alternative Learning System and improved essential education delivery to underserved and disadvantaged students.

This includes indigenous students, those with less privileged backgrounds, and those with physical and learning disabilities.

“Isinulong din po natin yung Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act. Napakalaking tulong po nito na magkaroon po ng libreng tuition sa local universities and colleges at sa mga state-run Technical Vocational Institution lalung-lalo na po sa mga kababayan nating mahihirap,” the senator shared.

To further extend the scope of the existing law, Go also co-authored and co-sponsored Senate Bill No. 1360 which seeks to expand the Tertiary Education Subsidy coverage by amending RA 10931 or the Universal Access To Quality Tertiary Education Act.