Bong Go recalls beginning of serviceBy The Manila Timeshome/News/Nation/Bong Go recalls beginning of service“I was asked to run an errand.”This was how former special assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go recalled his humble beginnings with President Rodrigo Duterte, in a speech in Alabel town, Sarangani province, on Thursday. The four-day festival, which opened on Wednesday, features cultural activities and an exhibit on the crafts of the province’s indigenous tribes. Go’s speech was part of “The Platform,” a set of talks hosted by Sarangani Gov. Instead of trying tooutdo everyone else, we must find our own place and perform our duties with humility and integrity,” he said. He mentioned that his “bisyo ay serbisyo” (vice is service) as he expressed concern for the plight of OFWs, agriculture, food security, and easing the processing of government documents.

Source: Manila Times November 30, 2018 16:07 UTC