DOC WILLIE ONG TO RUN FOR SENATOR DESPITE BATTLE WITH CANCER

CARDIOLOGIST and health advocate  Dr. Willie Ong will run for senator despite battling cancer.

The doctor-vlogger made the announcement on Monday.

In a video uploaded on his Facebook page, Ong said his wife, Dr. Anna Liza Ramoso, will file his certificate of candidacy at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on October 2.

He said he will run as an independent candidate.

“Magpa-file po ako for senator. I’ll be filing for senator on October 2, Wednesday. Nagawa ko na ‘yung papeles, na-notarize ko na…Si Doc Liza…siya magpa-file ng sa akin pero ako ang tatakbo,” he said.

Ong  appealed to his followers to support his senatorial bid.

“Habol ko lang naman number 12. Isingit niyo na lang ako,” he said.

“I’ll do it the cleanest way. Hindi tayo connected sa admin, Duterte, opposition…Ako lang mag-isa, no one else. If they help me, thank you. ‘Pag hindi, thank you. Wala akong utang, wala akong hinihigi…Walang kapalit,” said Ong. 

Ong said his mission is to save the country from corruption.

“Second mission ko, i-si-save ko ‘yung bansa sa corruption, sa evil, tsaka aayusin natin ‘yung healthcare. I have to do it. Something’s telling me,” he said.

Last month, Ong revealed he is undergoing treatment for a sarcoma, a 16 x 13 x 12 centimeter tumor found in his abdomen, hidden behind his heart and in front of his spine.

Sarcoma is a type of cancer that affects the bones and soft tissues.

Despite his health challenges, Ong remains committed to his advocacy.