Bong Go fosters local entrepreneurship

Christopher “Bong” Go on Thursday, February 8, visited the newly renovated public market in the municipality of Morong, one of the various local projects in the province of Rizal that he as vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance had supported.

During his visit, he took the opportunity to inspect the market, underscoring the critical role it plays in the community’s development.

According to Go, the newly renovated public market is more than just a place for buying and selling goods. It is a hub of economic activity, fostering local entrepreneurship and providing small business owners a platform to thrive.

To support local development, Go authored and co-sponsored Republic Act 11960, also known as the “One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines Act,” which formalizes the OTOP Philippines Initiative. The program aims to support the expansion of MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises) across the country.

The OTOP Program identifies and promotes unique products from different towns and municipalities. By doing so, it not only fosters entrepreneurship but also harnesses local resources while preserving the country’s cultural heritage. This approach helps micro-businesses gain visibility, access markets and enhance their competitiveness, contributing to economic resilience.

On the same visit, Go also spearheaded a relief activity for disadvantaged students in the town. He was accompanied by Gov. Nina Ricci Ynares, Vice Gov. Reynaldo “Junrey” Henson San Juan Jr. and Mayor Sidney Soriano, among others.

Already considered an adopted son of the Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon) region through a resolution signed by four provincial governors in 2019, Go thanked the local government of Morong as he was also recognized as an adopted son of the municipality through a resolution prepared by the Sangguniang Bayan.

The local government cited that the senator has played a pivotal role in ensuring that the welfare and development of Morong remain at the forefront of his agenda, marking a notable impact on the community’s advancement.