Senator Christopher “Bong” Go reminded Davao City's newly-elected officials to take care of the trust that their fellow countrymen have given them, as he emphasized that public office is a public trust.

Go sat as one of the dignitaries during the inaugural ceremony of Davao City’s newly-elected officials held at the Session Hall of the Sangguniang Panlungsod on Friday, June 27.

Leading those taking their oaths was the current Mayor, Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, as the newly-elected vice mayor of Davao City. He was joined by his mother, Elizabeth Zimmerman Duterte, and sister, Vice President Sara Duterte, who came to witness the ceremony and show their support personally.

Also present were the city’s newly-elected councilors from the three districts, including First District councilor-elect Rigo Duterte as well as Second District Congressman-elect Omar Duterte and Third District Cong. Isidro Ungab.

Also there with Go were Senator Ronald dela Rosa, their fellow DuterTEN senatorial candidates, other allies, and city officials.

Go began his government service under former president Rodrigo Duterte during the latter's tenure as city mayor and rose through the ranks as his most trusted aide, eventually serving as Special Assistant to the President and later being elected senator.

In his speech, Go reflected on his journey and the man who shaped it: “Hindi po ako magna-number one na senador kung hindi po kay Tatay Digong. Maraming salamat po sa pagmamahal. Higit pa sa tatay ang turing ko kay Tatay Digong (I wouldn't have become the number one senator if not for Tatay Digong. Thank you so much for the love. I consider Tatay Digong as more than a father to me).”

“Tinatandaan ko palagi ang payo niya sa akin: Gawin lang ang tama at unahin ang interes ng bayan at kapakanan ng kapwa Pilipino lalo na ang mahihirap (I always remember his advice to me: Just do what is right and prioritize the nation's interest and the welfare of our fellow Filipinos, especially the poor),” Go added.