Bong Go receives Dakilang Lahi Filipino Award

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go received the Dakilang Lahi Filipino Award for Excellence in Public Service and Humanitarian Leadership of the Year 2025 during an awarding ceremony held at Viva Café Philippines in Quezon City on 29 December 2025.

The award was presented by Dakilang Lahi Filipino Awards CEO Ma. Lourdes Meñez and is given to individuals recognized for contributions to public service and humanitarian efforts.

In a recorded video message shown during the ceremony, Go acknowledged the recognition and said it serves as a reminder of his responsibilities as a public servant.

“Tinatanggap ko ang parangal na ito hindi bilang personal na tagumpay kundi bilang paalala ng tungkulin ng isang lingkod-bayan,” Go said.

Go currently serves as chairperson of the Senate Committees on Youth and on Sports. He is the author and co-sponsor of Republic Act No. 11470, which established the National Academy of Sports (NAS) in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac. The school offers a dual-track program combining secondary education and sports training for student-athletes.

During the 20th Congress, Go filed Senate Bill No. 171, which proposes the regionalization of the NAS to expand access to sports development programs. He also filed Senate Bill No. 413, which seeks to institutionalize the Philippine National Games, and Senate Bill No. 678, which proposes the creation of a National Tertiary Games.

Go previously served as chairperson and now sits as vice chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health. He is the principal author and sponsor of Republic Act No. 11463, which institutionalized Malasakit Centers as one-stop shops for medical assistance. According to the Department of Health, 167 Malasakit Centers are currently operating nationwide and have assisted more than 17 million Filipinos.

He also supported the establishment of Super Health Centers and Regional Specialty Centers through legislation aimed at expanding access to basic and specialized healthcare services.