Senator Bong Go renewed his push for grassroots sports development at the PRISAA Games Negros 2026 in Bacolod, highlighting school competitions as a pipeline for future athletes and youth anti-drug messaging.
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, over the weekend, renewed his push for grassroots sports development during the opening of the National Private Schools Athletic Association Games Negros 2026 in Bacolod City, citing the role of school-based competitions in shaping discipline, teamwork, and leadership among young Filipinos.Go, chairperson of the Senate committees on sports and youth, congratulated organizers led by Negros Island Region PRISAA president Ryan Mark Molina during the opening ceremony held at Panaad Park and
Stadium.. .Bong Go backs grassroots sports at PRISAA Games opening.The PRISAA National Games, running from 8 to 15 May in Bacolod City, gathered nearly 90 private schools from 18 regions nationwide, with more than 4,000 athletes, coaches, and officials participating in 21 sports disciplines.In a message delivered during the event, Go said grassroots competitions remain critical in developing future national athletes.“Events like the PRISAA Games are important because they bring together students from different regions
through sportsmanship, discipline, teamwork, and friendship,” the message stated..Sen.. Go backs 3rd El Presidente Cup, pushes grassroots sports.. Go said many Filipino athletes begin their careers through school-based competitions, where they develop confidence and gain exposure to higher levels of competition.He also reiterated his anti-drug message directed at the youth.“As the senator always says, ‘Get into sports, stay away from drugs to keep us healthy and fit,’” the message read.He also acknowledged the Philippine Sports
Commission for supporting sports development programs nationwide.Go’s sports agenda in the Senate has focused on athlete welfare, sports infrastructure, and expanding pathways from grassroots competition to national and international tournaments.
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