Senator Bong Go defended former President Rodrigo Duterte, asserting that he committed no illegal actions during his administration’s war on drugs. Go emphasized that Duterte’s anti-drug campaign was conducted within the bounds of the law, aiming to protect Filipinos from the dangers of illegal substances while maintaining peace and order.

“Tuwing binabanggit ni dating pangulong Duterte ang war on drugs, nagpapalakpakan… standing ovation ang Kongreso at ang Senado… Bakit ngayon sinisisi siya? Bakit ngayon mag-isa na lang siya?,” Senator Bong Go said.

Senator Bong Go stated that former President Rodrigo Duterte is prepared to attend the quad-committee hearing in the House of Representatives regarding the war on drugs. However, he noted that interparliamentary courtesy prevents Duterte from participating in the hearing, emphasizing the importance of maintaining respect between legislative bodies. This situation highlights the complexities of political protocols and the challenges faced when navigating sensitive discussions related to governance.

Despite this obstacle, Go expressed his commitment to pursuing accountability by indicating his willingness to file a resolution to investigate the war on drugs in the Senate. He believes that a comprehensive investigation is necessary to shed light on the actions taken during the campaign and to ensure that any concerns regarding legality and human rights are thoroughly addressed. Go’s initiative aims to foster transparency and open dialogue on this pressing issue.