Palace: ‘It’s easy to point fingers, act as destabilizers’
Malacañang on Thursday dismissed as “false and baseless” allegations made by a group of former Marines linking President Marcos to alleged cash deliveries connected to the flood control controversy.
The denial came after several of the 18 alleged former Marines, who identified themselves as former “bagmen” of ex-Rep. Zaldy Co, testified during a Senate hearing presided by Sen. Rodante Marcoleta that they had witnessed or participated in deliveries of cash-filled suitcases to various public officials, including the President.
No documentary evidence
Palace press officer Claire Castro challenged the accusers to substantiate their claims, particularly allegations that millions of pesos concealed in luggage were delivered to the President’s residence in Paoay, Ilocos Norte.
“Let them present the evidence first. It’s easy to point fingers, especially if their real intention is simply to tear things down and act as an obstructionist or destabilizer,” Castro said.
The allegations were aired during the Senate inquiry into alleged anomalies in flood control projects. No documentary evidence was presented during the hearing to independently corroborate the witnesses’ claims.
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