SENATOR Bong Go emphasized the Sangguniang Kabataan’s crucial role in developing the country’s current and future leaders.

He made the statement during the reunion of former SK Batch 1 members of Laguna.

“Natutuwa po ako na marami nang SK noon na patuloy na naglilingkod sa bayan tulad ninyo… Ngayon, inyong gobernador, ang inyong vice governor po ay puro mga dating SK rin po,” said Go.

“Alam nila ‘yung problema sa baba at ang kanilang experience mula pagkabata ay kanilang naging gabay sa patuloy na pagseserbisyo,” he added.

The lawmaker also shared his legislative pursuits to reinforce the backbone of local governance in the country.

Go filed Senate Bill No. 197, or the Magna Carta for Barangays, which proposes that barangay officials receive similar benefits as regular government employees.

This means they would be eligible for salaries and allowances, among other perks.

Meanwhile, he also filed Senate Bill 427 which aims to provide allowances and incentives to barangay health workers, as well as security of tenure and other benefits if passed into law.