Citing the importance of improving the mechanisms to protect the human rights of every Filipino, Sen. Bong Go conveyed his support for the proposed budget of the Commission on Human Rights.

In his manifestation during a budget hearing held by the Senate Committee on Finance on Wednesday, 28 September, Go acknowledged how the CHR has been diligently working to improve the human rights situation in the country.

The senator then urged the agency to further intensify its efforts and promote a more holistic approach that will ensure the protection of the human rights of every person, including victims of crimes caused by the perpetration of illegal drugs.

He noted, "We are very much aware that the past administration became a subject of many criticisms from the Commission on Human Rights. Wala naman pong problema yun, dahil trabaho ninyo po talaga. It is your mandate po. It is your agency's task and it is your duty to fight for the human rights of every person."

"But I also urge you to look into the rights of other people. Those who have been victimized by criminals. Karapatan rin ng mga Pilipino na mabuhay ng tahimik at mapayapa. Karapatan nila na hindi masayang at hindi manakaw ang kanilang pera, lalung-lalo na po yung mga karapatan ng mga Pilipino na gusto lang pong maglakad sa gabi na hindi nasasaktan," he stressed.

Go likewise underscored the need to protect the rights of law enforcement officers who are putting their own lives at risk to protect their fellow Filipinos, saying, "Ito po ay karapatan rin po nila, tulad ng lahat ng Pilipino. Balansehin po natin lahat at maging pantay ang pag-tingin natin sa lahat. Lalung-lalo na po yung mga nasa gobyerno na ginagawa lang po ang kanilang trabaho, in line with the performance of their duties."

Go then expressed that he will be an ally of the CHR as long as it continues its commitment to support victims of human rights violations.