Senator Bong Go rejected claims that he is considering leaving the pro-Duterte bloc to join the Senate majority, saying his political position remains unchanged despite growing tension inside the chamber.
The speculation followed two failed attempts to remove Senate President Vicente Tito Sotto, developments that sparked renewed discussion about possible realignments and shifting alliances in the Senate. Go moved to shut down the rumors, making clear that he has no intention of changing blocs.
“Kahit tatlo na lang kami ang maiwan. Hindi ako puwedeng sumama sa majority kasi may mga kasama sila roon na ’di ko puwedeng makasama dahil kasalungat ang aming paniniwala,” Go said.
The remark underscored that his decision is not based on numbers or political advantage, but on differences in principles. Go also indicated that while other senators are free to make their own choices, his position is firm and personal.
Talk of a possible switch intensified after the unsuccessful leadership challenges associated with Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano and Senator Imee Marcos. Those efforts failed to secure enough support from the majority, leaving the current Senate leadership in place but drawing attention to internal divisions.
Within the Senate, alliances remain under discussion as lawmakers assess their positions ahead of major legislative debates and potential political shifts. In that context, Go’s statement sought to remove uncertainty about where he stands.
By publicly reaffirming his stance and explaining his reasoning, Go signaled that he does not plan to move away from the Duterte bloc, even as conversations about leadership, alliances, and numbers continue inside the chamber.
