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Barbers wonders if vloggers who sued him feel guilty about 'narco' tag
Vloggers have filed libel charges against Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers for accusing them of involvement in illegal drugs and Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs).
Barbers stated he never mentioned any particular vlogger and questioned why those who filed cases against him would feel alluded to as 'narco-vloggers' if they were not guilty.
He emphasized that while he respects free speech, it should not be used to damage reputations, spread false narratives, or be used as a platform for propaganda, especially if funded by illegal sources.
The vloggers claim Barbers' accusations have caused them significant distress and fear for their families.
Barbers, who heads the House committee on dangerous drugs, had previously requested the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to probe these alleged 'narco vloggers' for their potential connections to POGOs.
The libel complaint was filed before the Quezon City prosecutor's office.
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