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Vico, sinisi ang NBI kung bakit naging 'politicized, sensationalized' ang isyu nila
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto urged the public and national officials not to politicize the issue surrounding his invitation to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).
Sotto acknowledged the overwhelming support he received but requested that the NBI issue not be used for political gain, especially during the current crisis.
He emphasized the need for good relations and cooperation between barangay and national government officials.
The mayor also agreed that the issue had been politicized and sensationalized.
Sotto stated that the NBI was responsible for leaking their letter to the media, and that an NBI representative allegedly delivered the letter to his office accompanied by media personnel.
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