SENATOR Christopher ‘Bong’ Go emphasized the importance of using their education for the greater good as he attended the 83rd commencement exercises of the Philippine Christian University-Taft, Manila Graduate School Program.

“In my understanding as a simple probinsyano, who was granted the God-given chance to serve my fellow Filipinos, serving with character means serving our people with compassion, love, and sincerity. In one single word: Malasakit,” Go shared in his speech.

With around 1,700 graduating students and about 200 faculty and staff present, Go emphasized the importance of using their education for the greater good.

“Sana pagdating ng panahon… unahin po nating tulungan ‘yung mga kababayan nating nangangailangan — mga hopeless, helpless, na walang matakbuhan kundi tayong nasa gobyerno,” he urged.

“Just do what is right. Iyan po ang natutunan ko kay dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte. Hindi po siya nakikialam sa aking trabaho ever since naging senador ako. Isa lang po ang sinasabi niya sa akin, ‘just do what is right.’ Interes ng bayan, interes ng mga kababayan nating Pilipino ang unahin mo, hinding-hindi ka magkakamali,” he stressed.

The graduates come from various fields of study, such as Master of Science in Social Work; Master of Information Technology; and the many majors in the Master in Management course, such as Data Analytics, Software Development, Accounting, Criminal Justice, Crisis Management and Disaster Resiliency, Industrial Management, Industrial Security Management, International Tourism and Hospitality Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, National Security Administration, Police Administration, Engineering Management, Environmental Planning, and Public Administration.

“These are roles that are vital to the progress and stability of our society. Each of your chosen fields plays a critical role in public service and nation-building. The knowledge and skills you have gained will not only shape your careers but also contribute to the betterment of our communities and our country,” Go said.

He also challenged the graduates to redefine heroism through everyday acts of kindness, declaring, “You do not have to die for your country to be one. Any act of kindness, in the goodness of your heart, that your fellow being will thank you for, is already an act of heroism.”

Go reminded the graduates that the true measure of success lies not in the accolades or positions one might attain, but in the positive impact made on the lives of others.