Go to help launch programs in support of women and LGBT welfare

ORANI, Bataan – Former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go last Saturday reiterated that, just like President Rodrigo Duterte, he is for gender equality and that he would be helping launch programs for the benefit of women and those in the LGBT sector.

“Katulad ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte, I am for equality. Ang mga babae at mga LGBT po ay lehitimong bahagi ng ating mga pamilya at lipunan kaya dapat pong bigyan sila ng karampatang respeto at suporta sa pamamagitan ng mga makabuluhang programa,” Go stated in his speech.

The former SAP made this statement while in this municipality to grace the 22nd anniversary of the Kababaihan ng Bataan Tungo sa Kaunlaran (KABAKA) founded by Herminia and the late former Bataan Rep.Tony Roman, Rep. Geraldine Roman’s parents.
Go was welcomed by Bataan 1st District Representative Geraldine Roman, former Congresswoman Herminia B. Roman provincial government officials, local leaders, and residents of the area.

Bong Go spoke to the crowd in Orani about how there is no gender discrimination in Davao City, where he worked for more than 20 years alongside former Davao City Mayor and incumbent Philippine President Duterte.

“Sa Davao City po, may anti-discrimination law po tayo doon. In full effect po ‘yun doon kasi ayaw ni Boss (Duterte) sa discrimination,” Go told audience members in Orani.

In line with this, Go expressed his desire to help implement throughout the nation legal measures that provide women and LGBTs further protection from discrimination and harassment.

Go continued, “Di po katanggap-tanggap na ma-discriminate at mabastos ang ating mga kababaihan at mga kapatid na LGBT kaya dapat lang magawan ng paraan upang lalo po silang maipagtanggol.”

Bong Go also mentioned that he would support the establishment of TienDA Malasakit stores in various parts of the nation in order to provide women, especially stay-at-home mothers, more employment and livelihood opportunities.

Go ended his visit to Orani, Bataan by assuring that he, alongside President Duterte, would continue to serve the Filipino people.