{"id":156544,"date":"2018-03-14T02:56:11","date_gmt":"2018-03-14T06:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=156544"},"modified":"2018-03-14T02:56:11","modified_gmt":"2018-03-14T06:56:11","slug":"ready-set-go-launched-to-urge-sap-bong-go-to-run-for-senator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2018\/03\/14\/ready-set-go-launched-to-urge-sap-bong-go-to-run-for-senator\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Ready, Set, Go\u2019 launched to urge SAP Bong Go to run for senator"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"PNA<\/a>
PCOO photo via PNA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA<\/strong> \u2014 A movement dubbed as “Ready, Set, Go” was launched Wednesday to persuade Special Assistant to the President Christopher \u2018\u201dBong\u201d Go to run for senator in the 2019 midterm elections.<\/p>\n

The event, which was organized by friends of Go and Cabinet members, was held at the Ilustrado Restaurant in Intramuros, Manila.<\/p>\n

Go\u2019s name as a possible senatorial candidate floated when President Rodrigo R. Duterte, during his speech after leading the destruction of smuggled luxury vehicles last Feb. 6, told his trusted aide to use the Senate probe on the Philippine Navy\u2019s frigate deal as a \u201cgolden opportunity\u201d to become a senator.<\/p>\n

Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco, in a manifestation of support from members of the House of Representatives, highlighted Go’s remarkable traits beyond his widely-known trademark as the “selfie king” and the President’s long-time aide.<\/p>\n

“Kilala natin siya, ng mga tao, na palaging naka-alalay sa Pangulo. Kilala siya ng tao bilang<\/em>\u00a0‘selfie king’\u00a0na si<\/em>\u00a0Bong Go.\u00a0Mas nakilala siya ng maraming Pilipino nang humarap siya sa kontrobersiya sa Senado. Lumabas siya na malinis ang pangalan at buong-buo ang pagkatao<\/em>\u00a0(We know him. He is known by the people as the loyal aide of the President. He is known as Bong Go, the \u2018selfie king\u2019. He was recognized by many Filipinos when he faced the [frigate] controversy at the Senate. He came out with a clean name and unscathed dignity),” Velasco said.<\/p>\n

“Pero mas kilala namin siya bilang kaibigan namin na si<\/em>\u00a0Bong Go\u00a0na matapat. Kilala namin siya sa pagiging mapagkumbaba. Dahil sa mga katangiang ito na alam namin na higit pa sa pagkakilala ng mga tao na alalay lang siya ng Pangulo, na higit pa sa kinaaaliwan ng mga tao na\u00a0<\/em>\u2018selfie king\u2019\u00a0lang si<\/em>\u00a0SAP Bong Go (But we know him as Bong Go, our loyal friend. We know him for his humility. These traits show that SAP Bong Go is more than just an aide of the President and a ‘selfie king’),” he added.<\/p>\n

Velasco said Go, if he becomes senator, would push for Duterte’s federalism advocacy.<\/p>\n

“Alam namin na pangungunahin niya sa Senado ang pag-alalay sa ultimong hangarin ni Pangulong<\/em>\u00a0Rodrigo Duterte\u00a0ang maipasa na ang Pederalismo na mag-aahon sa kahirapan ng Pilipino at mag-aayos sa landas na tinatahak ng Pilipinas<\/em>\u00a0(We know that his priority once he is in the Senate is to help push President Duterte’s ultimate goal of federalism, which would raise people out of poverty and straighten the path the Philippines is taking),” Velasco said.<\/p>\n

“Ito ang mga dahilan kung bakit hinihikayat namin si<\/em>\u00a0SAP Bong Go\u00a0na maging kinatawan ng sambayanang Pilipino sa Senado<\/em>\u00a0(These are the reasons why we encourage SAP Bong Go to be a representative of the people in the Senate),” he added.<\/p>\n

Foreign Affairs Secretary Allan Peter Cayetano said it is time to put in someone in the Senate who is “positive, productive, and optimistic” rather than someone who sows discord and stirs unrest.<\/p>\n

“Panahon na<\/em>\u00a0(It is time) to build a nation and not just keep destroying the reputation of our country and our people,” Cayetano said.<\/p>\n

Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez also expressed full support for Go in his possible senatorial bid, describing him as “smart, action-oriented, and patriotic”.<\/p>\n

The movement was attended by Cabinet members, among them Cayetano, Lopez, National Security Adviser<\/p>\n

Hermogenes Esperon, Communication Secretary Martin Andanar, and Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III.<\/p>\n

Also present were congressmen Jericho Nograles, Ancieto Bertiz, Luis Raymund Villafuerte; PDP-Laban members, and members of non-governmental organizations.<\/p>\n

House of Representatives Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez has reportedly said he would persuade Go to join the 12-man senatorial line-up of the PDP-Laban in the 2019 midterm elections.<\/p>\n

Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio also threw her full support for Go if he decides to join the senatorial race in the 2019 midterm elections.<\/p>\n

She said she would be \u201cmore than willing\u201d to support Go, especially because he contributed a lot of things to the President.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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