While Senator Bong Go maintains delicadeza in public service by not interfering with transactions involving relatives or those seen with potential conflict of interest, he emphasized that he would not hesitate to file cases himself against anyone if warranted by any wrongdoing.
Go also stressed that he supports efforts to probe anomalous infrastructure projects as long as the truth prevails and no one must be above the law.
Speaking to reporters at the Senate, the veteran legislator addressed allegations linking his family to supposed irregularities in public works projects.
The senator clarified that his father, who was once engaged in private construction, had already left the industry years ago.
“Retired na po ‘yan noong 2019,” Go said, referring to his father. “Tinapos lang nila ang mga proyekto noon, pero hindi na ginagamit ang lisensya. Officially, around 2022 talagang sinara na.”
Go underscored that he has never intervened in any government project or benefited from any transactions involving his relatives.
“Hindi po ako negosyante. Hindi ako contractor. Trabaho lang po ako bilang senador,” he explained.
Wala akong kinalaman sa negosyo nila, at hindi rin ako nakinabang.”
“Hindi ko ginamit ang posisyon ko para bigyan ng pabor ang kamag-anak ko. Wala akong kinalaman sa negosyo nila, at hindi rin ako nakinabang,” Go said.
He reiterated his readiness to cooperate with any investigation and even serve as a complainant if evidence warrants it.
“Kung may kasalanan sila, ako mismo ang magpa-file ng kaso. Ako mismo ang complainant. Kung may pagkukulang o anomalya, panagutin,” Go said.
He also remarked that no one can choose their family members, but accountability should always prevail.
“Kahit sino pa sila, kung may kasalanan, kasuhan.”
“Kung pwede lang pumili ng kamag-anak, papalitan ko na sana,” Go said. “Pero kahit sino pa sila, kung may kasalanan, kasuhan.”
He concluded by urging authorities to remain focused on facts and the truth.
“Ang importante, tumbukin natin ang katotohanan. Huwag ilihis ang isyu, huwag lokohin ang Pilipino,” Go stressed.
