The Partido Pederal ng Maharlika (PPM) officially endorsed Senator Christopher "Bong" Go as one of its adopted candidates for the 2025 Senatorial Election during a press conference held on Saturday, 15 February, at Club Filipino in Greenhills, San Juan City.
Led by former Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III, PPM’s chairperson, the party announced its support for Go, citing his continued commitment to public service and his dedication to improving the lives of Filipinos.
Go was represented by his chief of staff, Gelo Villar, during the event. Villar was joined by other PPM-adopted candidates, including Rep. Rodante Marcoleta, Atty. JV Hinlo, Atty. Raul Lambino, actor Philip Salvador, and a representative of Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, among others.
“Ipinaparating po ni Senator Bong Go ang kaniyang taos-pusong pasasalamat sa mga miyembro ng Partido Pederal ng Maharlika. Sila po ang sumama kay dating mayor Rodrigo Duterte noong nag-ikot siya sa buong bansa nung 2014, nung nangampanya si FPPRD at naging pangulo noong 2016, hanggang sa tumakbo po si Sen. Go noong 2019… at hanggang ngayon ay buong puso pa ring nakikipaglaban para sa interes ng bayan, kapakanan ng bawat Pilipino, at tunay na pagbabago sa ating bansa,” said Go's representative, Gelo Villar.
("Senator Bong Go expresses his heartfelt gratitude to the members of the Partido Pederal ng Maharlika. They were with former Mayor Rodrigo Duterte during his nationwide campaign in 2014, when FPPRD campaigned and became president in 2016, up until Senator Go ran in 2019... and up to now, they are still wholeheartedly fighting for the interests of the country, the welfare of every Filipino, and real change in our nation.")
Villar also highlighted that Go shares PPM’s vision for unity and progress, emphasizing that the senator’s ultimate goal is to bring government services closer to the people.
“At iisa lang din naman ang kaniyang paki-usap sa ating lahat, kung papalarin po tayo at mabibigyan ng panibagong mandato, ay magtulungan tayo para mas mailapit ang serbisyo ng gobyerno sa tao,” Villar added.
("And his only request to all of us is, if we are fortunate and given a new mandate, let us work together to bring government services closer to the people.")
He further urged voters to support candidates who genuinely work for the welfare of Filipinos, underscoring the importance of a united Senate that champions the people’s needs.
Go’s representative also reiterated the Senator’s ongoing commitment to improving the country’s healthcare system. He emphasized Go’s key role in the establishment of Malasakit Centers, Super Health Centers, and the Regional Specialty Centers Act.
“Gusto pong siguraduhin ni Senator Bong Go na ang serbisyo ng gobyerno ay mailapit sa taumbayan, lalo na sa mga mahihirap, lalo na sa mga nangangailangan,” Villar stated.
("Senator Bong Go wants to ensure that government services are brought closer to the people, especially to the poor, and especially to those in need.")
At the conclusion of the event, PPM leaders urged voters to support Bong Go, recognizing his track record in public service.
“Ang hinihiling lang ng ating minamahal na Senator Bong G, wag tayong magka-watak-watak, magkaisa tayo, magmalasakit tayo, at magserbisyo tayo sa kapwa Pilipino,” Villar conveyed.
("What our beloved Senator Bong Go is asking for is that we not be divided, let us unite, show compassion, and serve our fellow Filipinos.")
In addition to Bong Go, PPM also announced its support for other senatorial candidates, including Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, Senator Imee Marcos, Senator Francis Tolentino, former senate president Tito Sotto, former senator Ping Lacson, former senator Gringo Honasan, Philip Salvador, Atty. Vic Rodriguez, Atty. Jayvee Hinlo, and Atty. Joey Montemayor.
With the theme “Unity in Diversity,” PPM aims to unite Filipinos under a platform of equitable development, ensuring no one is left behind in the country’s progress.