Palace to Maurillo: File charges on your claims

Malacañang stated it would be better for former Senate witness Michael Maurillo, also known as alias Rene, to file charges following his claims of being influenced to testify against the Dutertes and Pastor Apollo Quiboloy.

Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro said that filing a case would allow Maurillo to present his claims in court, enabling the truth to be determined through trial and cross-examination.

Vice President Sara Duterte previously urged Maurillo to file charges, stating it would allow him to tell the truth in court and the accused to answer properly.

Maurillo had previously testified before Senator Risa Hontiveros's committee, claiming he witnessed the Dutertes carrying firearms from Quiboloy's property, but has since retracted his statements.

Senator Hontiveros has filed separate cyber libel complaints with the DOJ against a lawyer, five social media personalities, and alias Rene.