A week after joining the presidential race, Senator Christopher 'Bong' Go revealed that he is still in a "state of shock" for being chosen as Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan's standard-bearer in the 2022 national elections.
"Sa totoo lang po, nasa state of shock pa rin ako. Di ko po alam bakit ako nandito at bilang kandidato bilang pangulo. Nasa-shock parin po ako," Go told reporters on the sidelines of the distribution of aid to fire victims in Quezon City.
[To be honest, I am still in a state of shock. I don't know why I am here, running for the presidency. I am still in shock.]
"Nag-reresist po talaga ang aking utak, puso, at aking katawan. Nabigla po ako sa aking pagtakbo, napakahirap po ng aking sitwasyon," he added.
[My mind, heart, and body still resist. I am still shocked that I am running, my situation is hard.]
On November 13, Go withdrew his initial vice presidential bid under the PDP-Laban party and instead substituted the presidential bet of allied party Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan.
According to Go, the last-minute decision was made by President Rodrigo Duterte, urging him to be the PDDS standard-bearer.
"Desisyon po ito ng partido, desisyon po ito ni Pangulong Duterte na merong tatakbo na pangulo kaysa naman wala ni isa sa amin na tumakbo, babatuhin kami ng aming mga kapartido," he said.
[This was the party and President Duterte's decision, to have someone run for president, rather than none.]
When asked if this means he might still withdraw from the presidential race, Go admitted it's an option although he was ready to serve.
"Iniisip ko pa nang mabuti. Nag-aantay po ako ng sign sa Panginoon. Kung sa tingin niyang, dito ka na lang Bong, susundin ko po at syempre yung Pilipino," Go said.
"Buo ang loob ko na magserbisyo po sa aking kapwa,” he added.
