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Lacson, Sotto to Pacquiao: Ensure exposes versus corruption are knockout hits
Senator Manny Pacquiao is reportedly set to reveal alleged corruption in the government on Saturday, but Senators Panfilo Lacson and Vicente Sotto III have cautioned him to ensure his evidence is legitimate.
Lacson advised Pacquiao to carefully scrutinize any documents he plans to use, warning that fake evidence could severely backfire.
Pacquiao, however, expressed his determination and assured his colleagues that he possesses complete proof and would not speak without it.
He also claimed to have documents detailing corruption that allegedly reaches high government offices.
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Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi has challenged Senator Manny Pacquiao to present substantial evidence backing his corruption allegations against the Department of Energy (DOE).
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Senator Manny Pacquiao stated he is not attacking President Rodrigo Duterte but is helping him in his advocacy to clean the government.
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Senator Richard Gordon stated that Senator Manny Pacquiao has not yet provided any resolution or supporting documents for his allegations of corruption in government agencies, preventing the Senate Blue Ribbon committee from launching an investigation.
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Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque admitted that the relationship between President Duterte and Senator Manny Pacquiao is no longer as cordial as it used to be.
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Malacañang questioned the timing of Senator Manny Pacquiao's corruption allegations against the Department of Health (DOH) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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