DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Even months before the start of the official campaign period, former special assistant to the president Christopher “Bong” Go is getting more support for his senatorial bid in next year’s midterm elections not only from individuals, but also from various groups and organizations both here in the country and among Filipinos abroad.

Senate President Vicente Sotto was among the latest government officials who expressed support for Go’s political move in next year’s polls.

Go is also among the candidates for senator that the Hugpong ng Pagbabago, led by presidential daughter and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, and its allied political parties have endorsed in the 2019 elections.

The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) also came out with a resolution last Nov. 8 pushing for Go in the senatorial race next year.