- Says, “Kahit mag-isa na lang ako” Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go stood by his “principles” and “beliefs” as he expressed his commitment to the Senate Minority group, after the chamber’s change in leadership during a special session on Wednesday, June 17.
Following a Commission on Appointments hearing on the same day, Go told reporters he respects and acknowledges the new legitimate majority, and remains with the minority bloc no matter the odds.
“This is democracy. Majority rules. Ganoon naman po ang Senado. Mananatili po ako dito sa minority. Kahit na dalawa na lang kami magkasama o mag-isa na lang, dito po kami dahil sa aming prinsipyo at paniniwala,” Go asserted.
The two-term lawmaker thanked his fellow minority members who braved the challenges ahead of the change in Senate leadership.
“Ako rin po ay nagpapasalamat sa mga kasamahan ko sa minority na talaga po nanindigan. And of course, salamat rin po kay former Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano na talagang nanindigan rin po…Nalungkot talaga ako sa mga nangyari, lalo na para sa mga kasama kong nagsakripisyo rin,” said Go.
Known for his work and service ethics and genuine compassion for his fellow Filipinos, Go admitted the last few weeks have been “disheartening” as it was ultimately ordinary citizens who were affected by recent political row.
“Parang naging sirkus ang mga nangyari…Naguguluhan ang lahat. Naguguluhan ang mga Pilipino,” said the senator.
“Kaya ipinagdarasal ko palagi na sana makabalik tayo sa normal at makapagserbisyo na tayo, lalo na sa mga mahihirap nating kababayan…Bawat oras, bawat minuto na may gulo po sa pulitika, ang nasasakripisyo po ang serbisyo sa ating mga kababayan. Marami pong madi-delay na batas, mga bills na dapat ay natugunan noon pa. Halos isang buwan rin po ang nasayang sa gulo dito sa Senado,” Go added.
Go reiterated that his guiding principle of genuine concern for the welfare of the Filipino people knows no affiliation.
“Basta sa kapakanan po ng mga kababayan nating Pilipino. Interes ng bayan, interes ng bawat Pilipino po ang unahin natin,” Go said.
