Senator Christopher "Bong" Go emphasized the importance of the Philippines' judicial independence, particularly in light of potential International Criminal Court (ICC) interventions.

In a media interview on Thursday, 30 November, during the break of the Bicameral Conference Committee on the General Appropriations Bill, Go referenced the affirmations of both President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and former president Rodrigo Duterte about their trust in the functionality of the Philippine judicial system.

"Unang-una, nagsalita po ang dating pangulong Duterte. Nag-withdraw na po ang Philippine Government sa membership sa ICC. At nagsalita rin po ang kasalukuyang mahal nating Pangulong Bongbong Marcos na meron naman tayong working judicial system," he stated.

Go emphasized the strength of Philippine democracy, highlighting the country's leadership under a democratically elected president, contrasting it with nations typically scrutinized by the ICC, which are riddled with lawlessness, criminality, and dictatorships.

"'Yung atin dito sa Pilipinas, democratically elected president. Ibig sabihin, umiiral po ang demokrasya dito sa atin. Wala naman pong diktador dito sa ating bansa ngayon. Pilipino na po ang humusga," Go stated, affirming the strong and sustained democracy of the country.

The senator also cited remarks made by former Supreme Court Chief Justice, now Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, who said that "the Philippines already has a functioning justice institution and that the procedures are in place."

Go, in an earlier interview on Wednesday, 29 November, after inspecting a Super Health Center in Candijay, Bohol, emphasized again that the Philippines has a functioning justice system that upholds the rights of every Filipino to seek legal remedies.

"Ibig sabihin, magtiwala tayo sa ating judicial system. Huwag nating hahayaan na ang banyaga po ang magsabi kung sino ang iimbestigahan, sino ang kakasuhan, sino ang hahatulan," added Go.

Go further stressed the importance of the international community respecting Philippine jurisdiction in its own judicial matters.

"Hayaan na po natin ang Pilipino ang humusga kung mayroon bang nagbago sa buhay ninyo sa panahon ni dating pangulong Duterte. Filipinos should be the judge, Filipinos should be judged only by fellow Filipinos before Philippine courts operating under Philippine laws," he said.