Cunanan testifies Roque behind fake cocaine video

On Tuesday, April 8, blogger Vicente 'Pebbles' Cunanan testified before the House tri-committee that former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque was behind the dissemination of a suspicious video allegedly showing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. using cocaine.

Cunanan claimed during a private dinner in Hong Kong on July 7, 2024, and again via affidavit on July 22, 1024, that she received information from Roque about a screenshot of the video and confirmed its release was planned to discredit Marcos Jr. during his State of the Nation Address.

In response, Malacañang stated Thursday there is 'nothing new' about Cunanan's allegations linking Roque to the spread of the fake 'polvoron' video, suggesting it aligns with public perception.

Cunanan also claimed that Roque suggested a foreign influencer or vlogger should post the video to avoid accountability and make it more believable.

Roque denied having the ability to bring down the government and speculated Cunanan's testimony might have been in exchange for favors, while the Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro said Marcos is a victim of fake news since the video was proven manipulated.

House Deputy Speaker David 'Jay Jay' emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in political discourse.