‘I WILL NOT GIVE FAVORS TO MY FAMILY’ Senator Bong Go denied allegations that he uses his position to obtain favors for his family. The senator’s statement was in response to plunder and graft complaints filed by former Senator Sonny Trillanes against him and former President Rodrigo Duterte, regarding alleged awarding of infrastructure projects to companies owned by Go’s family.
Senator Bong Go
“Senator Bong Go” refers to Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, a prominent Filipino politician, rather than a physical place or cultural site. He is a Senator of the Philippines who previously served as the long-time aide and Senior Assistant to President Rodrigo Duterte. His political career is defined by his close association with Duterte and his advocacy for programs providing easier access to healthcare and other government services.
Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo Duterte is not a place or cultural site, but a prominent Filipino politician. He served as the 16th President of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022, and his tenure was widely known for his controversial “war on drugs” and his strongman, populist leadership style. Prior to the presidency, he was the long-serving mayor of Davao City.
Sonny Trillanes
“Sonny Trillanes” is not a place or cultural site, but a person—Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes IV, a former Philippine Navy officer and senator. He is best known for leading the 2003 Oakwood Mutiny and the 2007 Manila Peninsula siege, military uprisings against the government of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. His political career has been defined by his strong opposition to various Philippine administrations.
