VERA FILES FACT CHECK: Debunking Palace spox Roque’s false claims about the Ombudsman probe on Duterte’s wealth
Roque made several false claims about the Ombudsman’s powers.
Roque made several false claims about the Ombudsman’s powers.
In the latest of a saga that dates back to the 2016 elections, at the center of which is the president’s alleged hidden wealth, Solicitor General Jose Calida revealed that the Office of the Ombudsman has “closed and terminated” the plunder complaint Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV filed against then Mayor Rodrigo Duterte.
Malacanang has suspended Overall Deputy Ombudsman Melchor Arthur Carandang for supposedly leaking confidential and alleged false information on President Rodrigo Duterte’s bank accounts last year.
Three days after a report on his undeclared investments, President Rodrigo Duterte said he is willing to be investigated by Congress on his wealth.
They will remain tsismis until the banks attest to the truth and veracity of these statements,” said Palace Spokesperson Harry Roque
Sinabi ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa ilang mga talumpati na siya ay mahirap, habang sa iba naman ay mayaman siya.