Legislator asks TESDA graduates to help economy, communities

CEBU, Philippines — A legislator has asked the graduates of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in Argao, Cebu to use their newly acquired skills to bolster the growth of the country's economy and help uplift their communities.

“We need more skilled workers in various industries, and I encourage you, graduates, to use your newly acquired skills to help our country's economy grow. You are now equipped to contribute to our society and make a positive impact in your respective communities,” said Senator Christopher "Bong" Go in a video message during the ceremonies held last Thursday.

Following the ceremony, his team distributed assistance to the graduates in a relief activity held at the Argao Sports Complex. A total of 373 graduates received grocery packs, snacks, and shirts.

Go likewise extended his commendation to the TESDA instructors, trainers, and staff members who played an instrumental role in the success of the graduates.

“Kung hindi dahil sa kanilang dedikasyon, hindi magiging posible ang programang ito. Habang ipinagdiriwang natin ang inyong graduation, lubos din akong nagpapasalamat sa TESDA dahil matagumpay ito na nakapagbibigay ng mga kakayahan at kasanayan sa ating mga kababayan,” he said.

Earlier, Go has also filed Senate Bill No. 2115, which aims to institutionalize a technical-vocational education and training and livelihood program designed specifically for rehabilitated drug dependents.

As chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, Go also offered additional help to those in need of medical care.

He encouraged Cebuanos to avail of medical assistance from the Malasakit Centers at the Cebu City Medical Center, St. Anthony Mother & Child Hospital, and Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center, both in Cebu City; Cebu South Medical Center in Talisay City; Eversley Childs Sanitarium Hospital in Mandaue City; Lapu-Lapu District Hospital; and Cebu Provincial Hospital in Carcar City.

Go authored and sponsored the Malasakit Centers Act of 2019.

There are now 157 Malasakit Centers nationwide which have assisted over seven million Filipinos, according to the Department of Health. — (FREEMAN)