Sen. Bong Go- ‘Malasakit at Serbisyo para sa bawat Pilipino
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go reaffirmed his inclusive approach to public service during an interview after topping the 2025 Senate race. He stressed that his work in the Senate has never been about politics or catering to any single group but rather about serving all Filipinos—without exception or prejudice.
Asked about those who may not support his advocacies, Senator Go maintained that he remains firmly committed to his duties and his priority has always been to uplift the lives of his fellow Filipinos. He emphasized that public service, for him, must not be selective since it is a moral responsibility owed to every citizen.
“Gusto n’yo man po ako o hindi, magseserbisyo po ako sa aking kapwa Pilipino. Mahal ko po ang aking kapwa Pilipino,” said Senator Go.
Based on the unofficial count, Go topped the Senate race in Mindanao and majority of Visayas as well as key parts of Luzon. He remained one of the top vote-getters across all demographics as well.
“Wala po akong pinipili kahit anong tribu sa Davao o sa Mindanao. ‘Yung mga Muslim, mahal na mahal po namin ‘yan riyan. Parati kong sinasabi, kung anuman ang ating relihiyon, ay Pilipino tayo. Magmahalan tayo,” he emphasized.
His legislative record mirrors this inclusive message. Senator Go co-sponsored Senate Bill No. 1273, or the Equal Access to Public Cemeteries Bill, which guarantees culturally appropriate burial grounds for Muslim Filipinos and Indigenous Peoples (IPs)—a gesture that affirms the dignity of communities often left at the margins of policymaking.
In a similar vein, he filed SBN 2917, or the Delayed Registration of Birth Act of 2025, to simplify the process of registering births and waive related fees for indigent families. This bill aims to address the plight of around 3.7 million unregistered Filipinos, many of whom come from remote and underserved IP communities.
He has actively pushed for increased support for the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF), seeking to expand programs such as Hajj subsidies, educational scholarships, community development, and access to healthcare—initiatives that reflect his broader vision of serbisyong walang pili.
Senator Go, who has long been associated with grassroots-centered programs like Malasakit Centers, Super Health Centers, and Regional Specialty Centers, framed his legislative work as an ongoing labor of compassion and perseverance.
He acknowledged that there is always room to improve, but underscored that he meets this challenge through tireless work and sincere concern for the people.
“Ang pagseserbisyo po ay walang pinipiling oras. Dapat po ay palagi tayong handa. So kung anuman po ang aking pagkukulang ay susubukan ko na magsisipag pa po ako lalo. ‘Yan lang po ang pwede kong ialay sa Pilipino—sipag, malasakit, at more serbisyo.”
In the end, Senator Go’s remarks reinforced the consistency of his message: that service must transcend politics, religion, and region. His vision, anchored in humility and compassion, is rooted in the belief that all Filipinos—regardless of background—deserve the full attention, respect, and support of their government.
