By Aira Miranda

In an interview after visiting fire victims in Quezon City on Wednesday, Nov. 24, Presidential aspirant Sen. Bong Go stated that he prefers to submit to a complete sort of drug testing. He highlighted that voters have the right to be aware of any circumstances that could substantially impair a candidate's capacity to perform their possible position.

“Walang problema sa akin. Anytime, kahit saan. Karapatan ng bawat Pilipino na malaman if you are fit to lead this country. Ayoko lang makipag-unahan sa kanila. Kung maaari ‘yung kumpletong drug test na talaga,” said Go. 

“Maraming klaseng drug test—may ihi, may hair follicle. So, kung ano ‘yung pinakakumpleto para walang pagdududa sa atin… Aside from drug tests, kahit neuro test. Ang importante mapatunayan natin we are fit to lead this country,” he added. 

On the other hand, the senator made it clear that the decision must be taken voluntarily and in full respect of an individual's legal rights.

“Though hindi siya mandatory by law, ang importante ipakita natin sa publiko na wala silang maiiwang paghihinala,” he stated. 

On his agenda, the senator promised to support the Duterte administration's efforts to combat illegal drugs, crime, and corruption in the country. In July 2019, he introduced Senate Bill No. 399, which calls for a more balanced and comprehensive solution to the illegal drugs problem, including establishing a Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center in each province across the country.

“Napakaimportante nitong susunod na administrasyon, lalung-lalo na isa sa naging kampanya ni Pangulong Duterte ay labanan ang iligal na droga,” he said.

“In fairness sa lahat ng kandidato, ayaw ko pong manira o magbigay ng pangalan, so patunayan na lang natin sa kanila (sa taumbayan). Kung hindi naman totoo, wala namang mapapatunayan then, tapos ‘yung usapan. Ang importante rito karapatan ng bawat Pilipino,” Go noted. 

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