Go urges prayers for Duterte’s health, backs Senate repatriation resolution

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go called on Filipinos to pray for former President Rodrigo Duterte’s health and support a Senate resolution seeking his immediate repatriation from The Hague.

Go grew emotional as he recounted information from Duterte’s daughter, Kitty, about the former president’s deteriorating condition.

“Ako po’y sobrang nalulungkot. I miss him dearly,” Go said. “Totoo po ‘yun na buto’t balat po siya dahil isa sa mga anak niya, si Kitty, ay nai-kwento sa akin na habang minamasahe nila ‘yung likod, talagang nawala na ‘yung laman.”

He lamented that Duterte, who served the country for six years, “does not deserve this” and should age in the Philippines surrounded by family and supporters.

“Alam n’yo, inaalagaan natin ang ating mga lolo’t lola. Dapat po’y alagaan rin po natin siya,” Go said.

Go also revealed Duterte no longer has access to his longtime doctors in the Philippines.

“Matanda na po si Tatay Digong, marami na siyang sakit… Wala na po siyang access sa current status ng medical condition ni former president Duterte,” he said.

The senator stressed, “Let’s bring him home alive. Buhay po. Dalahin natin siya ritong buhay.”

Go confirmed he co-authored a joint Senate resolution with Senators Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and Robinhood Padilla urging Duterte’s immediate repatriation.

He appealed for unity among public servants and continued prayers for Duterte’s health, safety, and freedom.

“Pakiusap ko lang, ipagdasal po natin si Tatay Digong… I’m calling for peace and unity among our fellow public servants,” Go said.

Vice President Sara Duterte recently disclosed that the former president has given final instructions for his remains to be cremated in The Hague if he dies there, with only his ashes brought home.