40 governors back Bong Go's VP bid

Forty out of 81 governors nationwide have declared their support for Senator Christopher "Bong" Go's vice presidential bid.

These governors represent an initial batch of provincial executives who vowed to campaign tirelessly for Go's election in the 2022 vice presidential race.

They cited his experience as a close aide to President Rodrigo Duterte, which provided him with valuable insights into local and national governance.

The governors believe Go understands the daily challenges they face in their respective provinces.

They are confident he will champion economic development and job creation through the administration's infrastructure projects.

Go has filed his certificate of candidacy for vice president, substituting for President Duterte as the official PDP-Laban nominee for the position.

He also played a role in institutionalizing the Malasakit Center, providing accessible healthcare and financial assistance to Filipinos.

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