Senator Christopher "Bong" Go asked the public on Tuesday, March 11, to pray for former President Rodrigo Duterte following his arrest for crimes against humanity.
"Sa mga kababayan po natin, maghinahon po kayo, keep calm. Ipagdasal niyo po si dating Pangulong [Rodrigo] Duterte. Ipagdasal muna natin. Importante sa kanya ang kasulugan (To our fellow citizens, please remain calm, keep calm. Pray for former President Duterte. Let's pray first. His health is important)," he said in an interview.
Go also asked the government to ensure Duterte's safety.
Go was refused entry at the Villamor Air Base where Duterte was brought after the arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC). He was there to bring food along with Duterte's long-time physician, Dr. Agnes del Rosario.
"Aside from being concerned po, yun naman ang pinangako ko sa kanya noon pa; mas importante po sa akin ang kalusugan niya (Aside from being worried, that's what I promised him long ago; his health is what matters most to me)," he said.
In a Facebook live, Go said that Duterte complained of back pains last night and is scheduled for an undisclosed medical procedure by Wednesday.
He said that Duterte was with Honeylet Avanceña, their daughter Veronica "Kitty" Duterte, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialde, and his nurse.
Go assured that Duterte will follow legal procedures since he is a lawyer.
The Malacañang confirmed Interpol Manila's receipt the official copy of the warrant of arrest against Duterte early dawn on Tuesday, March 11.
Go said that he does not know what document was shown to Duterte as he was not able to see the arrest warrant.
Meanwhile, Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa has yet to issue a statement regarding Duterte's arrest, and no information has been provided by his office regarding his whereabouts as of writing.