In a heartwarming gesture to bring holiday cheer to admitted cancer patients, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go accompanied former President Rodrigo Duterte to the Children's Cancer Institute at the Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao City recently.

During this visit, a cherished Christmas tradition for the two, they distributed gifts to the children, bringing smiles and a festive spirit to the ward. This gesture not only uplifted the spirits of the young patients but also underscored Duterte and Go's enduring commitment to improving cancer care in the country.

"Through our continuous efforts, we aim to make cancer medical services more affordable and accessible nationwide. This is our responsibility to our fellow citizens," Go said.

Meanwhile, Duterte and Go also witnessed the financial donation made by the BMW Owners Society of Saferiders Inc., more commonly known in the motorcycle industry as BOSS, and the On Any Sunday Riders, a group from Davao City, to the House of Hope.

Also located within the SPMC compound, House of Hope serves as a halfway house for pediatric cancer patients receiving treatment at the center. It was established in 2007 and initially housed in an old dormitory within the SPMC compound, which was later renovated into a facility for cancer patients.

Go, vice chairperson of the Senate Committee on Finance, also supported several projects including the construction of a 300-bed capacity infectious diseases building for SPMC.

As chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, Go's advocacy in the realm of cancer care is significant and multifaceted. One of his notable contributions is the enactment of Republic Act 11959, also known as the Regional Specialty Centers Act, where he was the principal sponsor and one of the authors in the Senate.