Panelo apologizes to Robredo for C-130 claim

Presidential Chief Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo apologized to Vice President Leni Robredo for claiming she used a government C-130 plane to deliver relief aid.

Panelo admitted his statement was based on inaccurate information but insisted he was not peddling fake news.

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana clarified that Robredo did not use any military aircraft to go to Catanduanes.

However, Lorenzana confirmed that a "Huey" helicopter brought relief goods from Robredo's office from Legazpi City to Catanduanes on November 3.

Robredo had previously denied using a government C-130 plane for relief operations and stated her office was self-sufficient.

Panelo apologized via text message to Robredo after learning about his mistake, but not for statements about Robredo using government resources for relief efforts.