Go affirms solidarity with police ahead of senate run

Senatorial candidate Christopher Lawrence ”Bong” Go has affirmed his solidarity with the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) in ensuring the safety and security of every Filipino and in upholding President Rodrigo Duterte’s fight against crime, corruption and illegal drugs.

“We do our job not based on our personal interest; we do our job because we know the importance of serving the public,” Go said during his speech at the opening ceremony of the SAF Commando Course Classes 1991-2018 in Taguig City.

The SAF Commando Course is the foundational training programme of the PNP-SAF Its curriculum is constantly updated and adjusted to provide SAF troopers with proper and appropriate knowledge in both combat capabilities and emergency response.

In line with his desire to provide quality public service to the Filipino people, Go, together with President Rodrigo Duterte and his administration, said that he would continue to fully support the police and the military in safeguarding the public.

“I want to continue the vision of President Duterte to strengthen the PNP-SAF. And let us fight the drug menace, criminality and corruption,” Go said.

“Please be constantly reminded that the president has your back and that the government is also doing its part to help each and every one of you,” he added. Go also reiterated that he prioritises them. “You are my top priority. Housing, education for your children,” he said during a recent chance interview.

Aside from the salary increase that the government has for the police and the military, Go said that the government has a hospital for them as well, providing PNP and Armed Force of the Philippines members and their families quality healthcare services.

“The government has allocated funds to increase the salaries of policemen. There are also funds for the PNP Hospital that will give Camp Crame a good hospital,” he said.

Go also mentioned the improvement of the PNP Capability Enhancement Programme. It supports the realisation of the 10-year PNP Modernisation Plan that puts emphasis on the acquisition of equipment and upgrading of its move, shoot, communicate and investigate capabilities. The funding for that was realised through the directive of President Duterte to provide the PNP with mission-essential equipment necessary for the organisation to accomplish its mission and functions.

“Funds amounting to P1.7bn was made available in 2017 by the government for the continuing enhancement capability programme of SAF and our police force. This is continuing. For 2018, there is P2.18bn allocated to improve the capabilities of SAF. You very well know that the government under President Duterte fully supports the country’s police force,” Go said.