Press Release - "Nothing but the truth" -- Bong Go calls for truth and integrity during PDEA leaks hearing; reiterates commitment to anti-drug campaign
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, vice chair of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, called for honesty and integrity during a hearing on Tuesday, May 7, by the committee on the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) document leaks.
This, as he strongly reaffirmed his support for the continuing campaign against illegal drugs, a core policy during the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
"Ayaw nating masayang ang inumpisahan ni dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte. Dahil kapag bumalik po ang iligal na droga, babalik po ang korapsyon sa gobyerno, babalik po ang kriminalidad," said Go.
Emphasizing his efforts in promoting sports as a preventive measure against drug abuse, Go shared his advocacy strategy: "Bilang Chair ng Committee on Sports, lagi kong hinihimok ang ating mga kabataan to get into sports and stay away from illegal drugs, to keep us healthy and fit. This is my small contribution to the continued campaign against illegal drugs."
Go highlighted the importance of truth and integrity in the proceedings of the hearing, commending the chairperson for his fearlessness and focus on transparency.
"As Vice Chair of the Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, I am here to support the committee, especially our hardworking Chairperson, Senator Bato dela Rosa," he declared.
"Ito pong si Sen. Bato ay walang kinakatakutan. Ang nais lang natin malaman sa hearing na ito ay lumabas po ang katotohanan. Nothing but the truth," he stated, emphasizing the critical need for honesty among all resource persons.
Addressing the resource persons of the hearing, Go stressed the critical need for honesty in tackling the illegal drug crisis in the country.
"To all resource persons here, may I remind you to respect this institution. You are all under oath - huwag na huwag ninyong tangkain na magsinungaling. The truth always. Kung ano lang po yung totoo... kung ano yung tama, 'yon ang inyong sabihin, 'yon ang inyong gawin, at hinding hindi po kayo magkakamali," he said.
"The public deserves the truth, no more, no less! Katotohanan ang inaantabayanan ng taumbayan!" declared Go.
Go also articulated the broader implications of getting to the bottom
