In line with his advocacy to ensure that no province will be left behind in the country’s progress, Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go has assured the province of Romblon his full support for the province’s development.

This comes as he lauded the province for its One Town, One Product Hub which he visited where various local products, particularly those made of marble, were showcased and expressed support to efforts promoting local industries and vowed to help in their development.

To recall, the senator authored and co-sponsored Senate Bill 1594, which aims to institutionalize the One Town, One Product Philippines Program and if passed into law it will help boost recovery and promote innovation among micro, small and medium enterprises.

“The proposed measure shall assist and capacitate MSMEs in developing new, innovative and more complex products and services through significant improvement in the areas of quality, product development, design, packaging, standards compliance, marketability, production capability, brand development, sustainability, and securing licenses, product registration and other market authorization, among others,” said Go.

The lawmaker personally celebrated the 78th Liberation and 122nd Founding Anniversary of Romblon province — two events that highlighted the unity of its people who have overcome challenges and worked together to build a prosperous and vibrant community throughout the years.

Under Republic Act 9642, signed by former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, 16 March of every year is declared as Romblon Foundation Day while Proclamation 430, signed by former president Corazon Aquino, declares 18 March as the day of Romblon’s victory against Japanese forces during World War II.

Go then participated in the wreath-laying ceremony and inspected the newly renovated provincial capitol building, for which he supported the funding.

The senator was also declared as the adopted son of the province under Provincial Resolution 117, filed last 7 March where it expresses profound commendation and heartfelt gratitude towards his significant contributions in the development and advancement of medical facilities, healthcare and social services.

After the celebration, Go personally spearheaded a relief operation at the provincial gymnasium. The senator and his team gave relief items, such as masks, food packs, vitamins and snacks to 500 residents. They likewise gave away cellular phones, shoes, shirts and balls for basketball and volleyball to select recipients.

Meanwhile, the Department of Social Welfare and Development provided financial assistance to support their daily necessities.

Following the aid activity, Go also conducted an inspection of the three-story evacuation center and recently procured ambulance in the town as well as the CT-Scan machine in a Romblon hospital — the funding for these he supported the past years.

To further boost development and economic growth in Romblon town, Go also supported the rehabilitation of several roads, among other infrastructure developments.