Go made the statement as he reaffirmed his support for continuity in leadership during the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP) National Council meeting on April 11 at the party’s headquarters in Sta. Mesa, Manila, and later echoed similar sentiments at the Reform Alliance for Good Governance and Accountability (RAGE) Coalition founding event on April 12.
“Makakabalik lang tayo sa normal na pamumuhay kung magiging presidente po si VP Inday Sara,” Go said.
Reaffirming his personal loyalty, Go expressed deep affection for the Duterte family.
“Sa akin po, kahit anong mangyari, mahal na mahal ko si Tatay Digong, ganun rin sa kanyang mga anak po,” he said.
He also emphasized that leadership aligned with the Duterte legacy remains central to restoring what he described as normalcy, while calling on party members to consolidate support ahead of future elections.
At the same time, Go pointed to the realities within the Senate, stressing that legislative success depends heavily on numbers.
“Importante yun dahil hirap kami sa Senado. Kami nga ni Senator Robin, kumbaga dalawang number one na senador, tinatawag namin ang mga sarili namin na mga basang sisiw, nandoon lang kami sa likod,” he said.
He explained that even strong individual mandates are not enough without a solid bloc to push legislative priorities forward.
“Pagdating talaga sa Senado, numbers game talaga. Kung mas marami kayo, mas matutulungan po natin ang ating presidente at ang ating executive department,” he added.
Go then urged PDP members to continue rebuilding the party’s base, expressing confidence that it could regain its former strength.
“Bagama’t maliit tayo ngayon, alam natin na kaya natin lumaki muli katulad noong nangyari noong panahon ni Pangulong Duterte,” he said.
He also highlighted the importance of preserving the legacy of former President Rodrigo Duterte, describing it as a shared responsibility among allies.
“Ang importante po dito yung legacy ni Tatay Digong na maibalik po natin para hindi po masayang yung inumpisahan ni dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte,” Go said.
He concluded by calling on supporters to pray for the former president’s health and well-being.
“Pakiusap ko lang sa inyo, ipagdasal natin ang kalusugan, ang magandang kalagayan ni tatay Digong,” he said.
Senator Bong Go