Manila Bulletin
Bongbong: Media is biased if it's 'anti-Marcos'
Presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. asserted he is not a coward after refusing to participate in the "The Jessica Soho Presidential Interviews."
The hashtag #MarcosDuwag trended on Twitter following GMA News' report of his declination.
Marcos Jr. cited alleged bias by journalist Jessica Soho against the Marcoses as his reason for not attending the interview.
He stated that his past experiences and that of his sibling have led him to believe Soho holds a biased stance.
Marcos Jr. expressed his preference for discussions focused on the concerns and thoughts of the Filipino people rather than political maneuvering.
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