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Pacquiao’s corruption allegations 'trivial': Palace
Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi has challenged Senator Manny Pacquiao to present substantial evidence backing his corruption allegations against the Department of Energy (DOE).
Pacquiao had previously claimed that the DOE awarded contracts worth billions to a startup company without a bidding process, specifically mentioning the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP).
Cusi asserted that the establishment of IEMOP complied with the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) law and denied any corruption involved.
Malacañang, through Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, dismissed Pacquiao's broader allegations of corruption in at least four government agencies as 'trivial' and generalized.
Roque criticized Pacquiao for failing to provide specific instances, evidence, or a bill of particulars for his claims.
The Palace also noted Senator Richard Gordon's concern about Pacquiao calling for an investigation while being absent.
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