Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has as soon as once more reaffirmed his robust reference to the Filipino voters, rating second within the newest senatorial choice survey performed by OCTA Analysis. With 62 % of respondents expressing their assist, Go took this as each an indication of belief and a problem to additional intensify his service to the nation.
“Salamat po sa patuloy na tiwala! Hindi ko po ito ituturing na tagumpay para sa sarili, kundi isang paalala na dapat pang pag-ibayuhin ang aking pagseserbisyo para sa bawat Pilipino,” he stated.
The survey, performed from February 22 to twenty-eight, highlights Go’s sustained reputation, notably amongst those that have benefited from his advocacy in healthcare, public help, and catastrophe response. His efficiency in nationwide polls continues to replicate the general public’s recognition of his hands-on method to governance.
This robust displaying was additionally evident within the newest Pulse Asia senatorial survey performed from February 20 to 26, the place Go climbed to the highest spot with 58.1 % voter choice. This marked a big leap from his 2nd to third place rating in January when he garnered 50.4 % assist.
Past the numbers, Go stays centered on his mission to serve. Acknowledging the steering of former President Rodrigo Duterte, he emphasised that true management lies in prioritizing the welfare of the folks.
“Tulad ng sinabi sa akin ni Tatay Digong: ‘Simply do what is true. Unahin ang interes ng bayan, unahin ang kapwa Pilipino, at hinding-hindi ka magkakamali d’yan,’” he stated.
In the meantime, regardless of the continued robust displaying for his senatorial marketing campaign, Go expressed his grief for the continued political turmoil occurring attributable to the detention of former president Duterte within the Worldwide Legal Courtroom.
“Maraming salamat po sa inyong patuloy na suporta at tiwala sa akin. Pero sobrang malungkot ako ngayon dahil sa mga nangyayari sa ating bansa. Para akong nawalan ng isang tatay,” Go expressed earlier.
Throughout the “Carry PRRD Residence” prayer gathering in Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila on March 15 and the Araw ng Dabaw commemoration yesterday, March 16, Go expressed deep misery over Duterte’s medical situation whereas in detention overseas. Addressing hundreds of supporters, the senator additionally urged Filipinos to face collectively in demanding his return.
Senator Go urged “Ito ’yung panahon magkaisa ang Pilipino. Magkaisa tayo para kay Tatay Digong.”
“Ako naman po, buklatin ’yung katawan ko, Duterte po (ako). Halos wala po akong panahon sa anak ko. Wala akong panahon sa tatay ko. Tatay Digong na po naging tatay ko. From 1998 hanggang 2022. Kahit noong senador na ako, hindi ko siya pinabayaan. Dalawampu’t apat na taon ‘yan. Araw-araw kami magkasama. At sinabi ko sa kanya, Tatay Digong, hanggang kamatayan mo, hindi kita pababayaan. Lalo na sa medical mo,” Senator Go shared.
Central to Go’s advocacy is the Malasakit Facilities initiative, which has grow to be a cornerstone of his public service. These one-stop retailers assist indigent sufferers entry medical help and cut back hospital bills to the bottom potential price. Because the principal writer and sponsor of Republic Act No. 11463, or the Malasakit Facilities Act of 2019, Go institutionalized this program to make sure its sustainability.
Thus far, 167 Malasakit Facilities are operational nationwide, offering essential assist to thousands and thousands of Filipinos. In line with the Division of Well being (DOH), this system has already prolonged support to greater than 17 million sufferers in want.
Constructing on this dedication to accessible healthcare, Go—who serves as chair of the Senate Committee on Well being and Demography—has additionally been actively pushing for the enlargement of Tremendous Well being Facilities throughout the nation. These facilities are designed to decongest main hospitals by providing main care, consultations, and early illness detection—bringing important medical companies nearer to native communities.
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Additional strengthening regional healthcare entry, Go principally sponsored and is without doubt one of the authors of RA 11959, often known as the Regional Specialty Facilities Act. The legislation mandates the institution of regional specialty facilities inside current DOH regional hospitals.
Because the 2025 elections method, Go’s constant standing in nationwide surveys underscores the enduring belief Filipinos place in his management. Along with his deal with healthcare, social welfare, and catastrophe response, he vows to proceed prioritizing the wants of the folks—true to his guideline of “bisyo ang magserbisyo.”