Bong Go, naglabas ng matapang na pahayag kaugnay ng pag-aresto sa dating Pangulong Duterte
- Senator Bong Go condemned the ICC’s arrest warrant for former President Rodrigo Duterte, calling it an attack on Philippine sovereignty
- He emphasized that the country's judicial system is independent and that Duterte is willing to face legal proceedings as long as they are judged by fellow Filipinos
- Go expressed concern for Duterte’s health, revealing that he was scheduled for hospital admission due to medical conditions
- He urged authorities to ensure Duterte’s well-being, called for public calm, and insisted that Philippine laws should take precedence over foreign intervention
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Senator Bong Go released a statement strongly opposing the issuance of an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against former President Rodrigo Duterte, calling it an attack on the country’s sovereignty. He emphasized that the ICC should not interfere in the Philippines' internal affairs, especially since the country is no longer a member of the court.
“The issuance of the warrant of arrest by the ICC is an affront to the sovereignty of the Philippines,” Go stated.
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He reiterated that the Philippines’ judicial system remains functional and independent.
“As I have reiterated before, the ICC should not interfere with our domestic affairs. And that is because, aside from the fact that we are no longer a member of the ICC, our domestic courts remain fully operational and independent.”
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Go highlighted that investigations and legal proceedings regarding Duterte’s policies have already been conducted within the country. He stressed that Duterte has always been willing to face any case filed against him as long as it is judged by fellow Filipinos.
“Katunayan, merong mga kasong naisampa na. May mga imbestigasyong isinagawa din ang Executive at Kongreso. Sabi nga ng dating pangulo, handa naman siyang harapin ang anumang asunto laban sa kanya basta kapwa niya Pilipino ang maghuhusga sa kanya.”
He assured the public that Duterte’s legal team would take the necessary actions in the Supreme Court.
“We leave it up to the lawyers of FPRRD to file the appropriate legal remedies in the Supreme Court.”
Go, who served as Duterte’s longtime aide before entering politics, also expressed concern for the former president’s health. He revealed that Duterte, who is turning 80 in a few days, has been experiencing medical issues and was scheduled for hospital admission.
“At bilang matagal na nanilbihan sa dating pangulo, ipinangako ko sa kanya na hinding-hindi ko siya pababayaan, lalo na pagdating sa kanyang kalusugan. Ilang araw na lang ay 80 years old na si Tatay Digong. Marami na rin siyang karamdaman na iniinda dulot ng edad. In fact, he was supposedly scheduled for admission to the hospital tomorrow, March 12. Also, as of 3pm today, his glucose level shot up and he was again advised admission by his doctor to avoid acute diabetes complication.”
He called on authorities to prioritize Duterte’s well-being and urged the public to remain calm.
“Umaapela ako sa awtoridad na pangalagaan ang kanyang katayuan, unahin ang kanyang kalusugan, at ipagdasal natin ang kanyang kaligtasan. Constitutional right naman po yan ng bawat Pilipino to get proper medical attention when needed.”
Go defended Duterte’s legacy, arguing that only Filipinos have the right to judge whether his policies were effective in making communities safer.
“Ginawa ni dating Pangulong Duterte ang trabaho niya para sa kabutihan ng bansa at ng ating mga anak. Ang mga kababayan lamang natin ang dapat humusga kung naging maayos at epektibo ba ang kampanya laban sa iligal na droga. Sila ang mas nakakaalam kung ligtas sila noon na nakakauwi sa kanilang pamilya na hindi nasasaktan at kung hindi nababastos ang kanilang mga anak ng mga adik at ibang kriminal, lalo na sa gabi.”
He further asserted that the Philippines should not be dictated by foreign entities, insisting that Philippine laws should prevail over international intervention.
“Long gone were the days when foreigners had to dictate how we run our internal affairs. Filipinos should be judged by fellow Filipinos before the Philippine courts operating under Philippine laws.”
Go ended his statement with an appeal for peace, urging Filipinos to let legal processes take their course while ensuring fairness under Philippine law.
“At sa ating mga kababayan, umaapela ako na maging mahinahon tayo. Ayaw nating magkagulo dahil ang kawawa dito ay ang mga Pilipino. Hayaan natin ang mga legal na proseso na gumulong, basta kung ano lang ang tama at legal ayon sa mga batas ng Pilipinas. Please pray for Tatay Digong’s safety and health.”
Former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte was the 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines. He left Malacañang on June 30. The newly inaugurated President of the Philippines is Bongbong Marcos who got 31 million votes in the May 2022 elections. The new Vice President of the Philippines is VP Sara Duterte, the daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte.
Earlier, a video showing former President Rodrigo Duterte’s longtime partner, Honeylet Avanceña, seemingly trying to prevent the former leader from being taken into custody has gone viral. The video, which was posted on the social media page of their daughter, Veronica or Kitty Duterte and shared by ABS-CBN news on its own page, has since then gone viral. The said video also captured snippets of conversations between Avanceña and the former leader. As of this writing, the video has gained 1.2 million views with 5.4K comments and 29K reacts.
A previous report stated that former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested for crimes against humanity, pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Malacañang has released a statement on the matter, delineating the series of events immediately prior to the former president's arrest. In the Palace's statement, as shared by GMA News, the former President and his group are in good health and that they are in good condition. Officers of the PNP who effected the warrant of arrest were also equipped with body cameras, as per the statement of Malacañang.
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