The Daily Tribune
Go joins Davaoeños for Duterte’s 80th birthday
Senator Bong Go joined over 350,000 Davaoeños in celebrating former president Rodrigo Duterte's 80th birthday with a gathering that also served as a prayer rally for his health and safety.
Go mentioned that Duterte would have been touched by the support received from afar, noting the Filipino people's unity.
He recalled Duterte's tradition of celebrating his birthday with cancer patients and his preference for modest celebrations.
Go expressed his personal pain of separation from Duterte, whom he considers a father figure, stating it feels like losing a father.
The senator conveyed Duterte's message to his supporters, urging them to focus on winning first before visiting him.
Go also reflected on Duterte's past quiet generosity and his long history of assisting cancer patients.
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Senator Christopher "Bong" Go expressed gratitude to Filipinos for their continued support of former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is celebrating his birthday abroad for the first time while detained in the Netherlands.
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Malacañang wished former President Rodrigo Duterte good health and fortune on his 80th birthday.
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Supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte gathered worldwide to celebrate his 80th birthday and call for his release from ICC detention.
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Vice President Sara Duterte wished for her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, to be released from detention and to return to the Philippines as he celebrates his 80th birthday.
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Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa urged former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is celebrating his 80th birthday in detention in The Hague, Netherlands, to remain strong and continue fighting.
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