By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senator Christopher “Bong” Go emphasized the importance of showing respect to former President Rodrigo Duterte, as the Senate and the House of Representatives grapple with resolutions related to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
These resolutions, filed by House members, urge President Ferdinand Marcos “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to reconsider the Philippines’ participation in the ICC.
Go underscored that Duterte should be judged by fellow Filipinos, not by a foreign court.
“Ibigay natin sa kanya ang nararapat sa ating dating pangulo dahil naglingkod siya nang buong puso sa ating bayan. Ang aking pananaw ay ang mga Pilipino dapat ang humusga sa kanya, hindi ang mga dayuhan. Dapat ang humatol sa kanya ay ang sarili niyang kababayan,” the senator expressed.
While Go mentioned having conversations with Duterte’s legal team, he has yet to discuss the ICC resolutions directly with the former president.
In a related development, Go expressed his support for Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, citing their shared camaraderie in the Senate.
Dela Rosa served as the Philippine National Police chief during the implementation of the war on drugs.
“Sinusuportahan po namin si Senator Bato bilang ka-partido at kasamahan sa Senado. Naniniwala po ako na ginampanan lang po ni Senator Bato dela Rosa ang kanyang tungkulin bilang chief PNP noong panahon ni Pangulong Duterte,” Go stated.
(ai/mnm)