Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has dismissed allegations connecting him to the controversial anti-illegal drug campaign of the former Duterte administration, labeling the claims as politically motivated.
The lawmaker issued a statement on Sunday in response to remarks made by former senator Antonio Trillanes IV during a television interview. Trillanes claimed that the International Criminal Court (ICC) is anticipated to issue an arrest warrant against Go.
“Alam din ng taumbayan na kapag si Trillanes ang nagsasabi, nahahaluan na ‘yan ng pulitika,” the senator said.
Trillanes previously suggested that Go and retired Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Oscar Albayalde might be the next figures targeted by the ICC’s investigation into the previous administration’s drug operations.
According to an ICC document dated February 13 with fewer redactions, both Go and Albayalde were named as alleged indirect co-perpetrators within the scope of the drug war inquiry.
Tribunal records indicate that Go allegedly wielded substantial influence over state policies during his tenure as special assistant to the president and head of the Presidential Management Staff under Rodrigo Duterte.
Meanwhile, Albayalde initially supervised police operations in the National Capital Region before ascending to the top post of the PNP.
Go, however, resolutely denied any participation in law enforcement activities during his time in the executive branch.
“Kailanman ay hindi ko naging trabaho ang police matters,” Go added.
The legislator insisted that his government duties were always executed in strict adherence to the Constitution, with a focus on assisting marginalized Filipinos.
“Narito ako ngayon, patuloy na nagtatrabaho dahil ito ang aking mandato at tungkulin,” he said.
“At hindi ko sasayangin ang tiwala na binigay sa akin ng mahigit 27 milyong Pilipino (na bumoto sa akin),” he added.
The ICC’s investigation into the Duterte administration’s anti-narcotics crackdown is ongoing as the international court continues to review allegations of crimes against humanity tied to the operations.