Senator Christopher "Bong" Go underscored his dedication to improving public service delivery and the promotion of significant health projects during the Eastern Visayas Region — Provincial Board Members League of the Philippines (PBMLP) Regional Assembly in Pasay City on Tuesday, 5 December.

"Huwag po kayong magpasalamat sa akin. Sa totoo lang po, gaya ng sinasabi ko sa inyo, ako po ang dapat magpasalamat sa inyong ibinigay na pagkakataon na makapagserbisyo po sa inyong lahat. Maraming, maraming salamat po," Go said while expressing his deep gratitude for the support he has received.

"Hinding-hindi ko po sasayangin 'yung pagkakataong ibinigay ninyo sa akin. Magtatrabaho po ako para sa inyo. Iyan lang po ang pwede kong ialay sa inyo, ang aking kasipagan sa pagtatrabaho," he added.

Emphasizing the role of a public servant, Go pointed out that both he and the board members, as local lawmakers, share a common duty despite the differences in scope and positions, and their responsibilities extend beyond mere legislation.

"Ang trabaho natin, halos pareho tayo, mambabatas tayo. Pero hindi po natin lilimitahan ang ating trabaho bilang isang legislator lang," said Go.

He underlined his commitment to not turning away those in need and making sure that all tasks are completed to ensure public service delivery is unhampered, "Hindi ako uuwi ng opisina 'pag hindi matapos yung trabaho."

The senator then made a heartfelt appeal, "Huwag n'yo pong pabayaan ang mga kababayan nating mahihirap, 'yung walang matakbuhan, 'yung mga helpless at hopeless nating kababayan na umaasa po sa ating nandito po sa gobyerno."

With this, Go committed to providing aid and support to the areas represented by the audience, ensuring that he would do his best to address their needs and concerns.

Reflecting on his past efforts, especially during natural disasters, Go recounted his and former president Rodrigo Duterte's prompt response in times of crisis. He mentioned their immediate presence in the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda, one of the most devastating natural disasters in Philippine history.

Go recounted, "Panahon ng Typhoon Yolanda, isa kami sa unang dumating doon (ni dating pangulong Duterte). Kapag may bagyo o sakuna sa inyo parati po ako (pumupunta) talaga ako basta kaya ng aking katawan at panahon."