DAVAO CITY – Sen. Bong Go condemned the attack at the Mindanao State University in Marawi City on Sunday morning, December 3, in which four persons were killed and 50 others were injured.

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“Taus-puso akong nakikiramay sa mga pamilya ng mga namatayan at nasaktan sa pag-atakeng ito. Masakit para sa sinumang magulang, kapatid, o anak, ang mawalan ng mahal sa buhay lalo na kung dulot ng karahasan,” Go said in a statement.
(I wholeheartedly extend my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and injured in this attack. It is painful for anyone, be it a parent, sibling, or child, to lose a loved one, especially due to violence)
The vice chairman of the Senate Committees on National Defense and Public Order urged law enforcement agencies to diligently pursue and apprehend those accountable for the incident and advocated their punishment to the full extent of the law.
Go said that acts of terrorism on educational institutions, like the MSU, must be condemned. He added that ensuring the safety of students in schools from terrorist threats is a paramount priority for fostering a secure learning environment.
“The function of terrorism is to terrorize people. If we allow ourselves to be terrorized, terrorists win. As such, we must remain united and should not allow this crime to trigger sectarian hatred and further animosity among Filipino people,” the senator said.
Go said that the people of Marawi have overcome the challenges of the Marawi Siege and it is crucial not to let another terrorist act hinder the ongoing efforts to achieve lasting peace and development in the city.
Marawi City has a history of diverse communities coexisting peacefully, and everyone should preserve this harmony, Go said.