Bong Go encourages youth to participate in sports and avoid vices

Sen. Bong Go, who heads the Senate Committee on Sports, continues to advocate for sports development at the grassroots as he had his team mount a relief activity for struggling residents in Nunungan, Lanao del Norte on Friday, 11 November.

In his video message, Go stressed that sports activities can benefit one's physical and mental health. For this reason, he encouraged everyone to participate in more physical activities and avoid illegal vices, especially substance abuse.

"Huwag po natin sayangin ang buhay natin. Nagpapakahirap po ang ating mga magulang para mabigyan tayo ng magandang buhay kaya naman lumayo kayo sa mga masasamang bisyo at sumali na lang sa kahit ano mang sports. Get into sports, stay away from drugs," encouraged Go.

"Huwag din po natin sayangin ang nasimulan ni dating pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na laban kontra droga. Tulungan niyo po ang gobyerno sa pagsugpo sa iligal na droga sa pamamagitan ng paghikayat sa isa't isa na maging aktibo na lang sa sports," he appealed.

The distribution activity was held at the municipal hall for 600 disadvantaged residents. Go's team handed out shirts, masks, vitamins and snacks to the residents. They also provided umbrellas, shoes, and cellular phones to select individuals.

In addition, the team gave away bicycles and balls for volleyball and basketball to select individuals as part of the senator's sports advocacy.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development, in turn, extended financial aid.