PCSO chief denies fixing cases for businessman

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) chairman Felix Reyes denied allegations made by whistleblower Julie Patidongan that he fixed cases for businessman Charlie 'Atong' Ang.

Reyes challenged Patidongan to provide evidence of any specific case settled in favor of Ang and offered to disclose his overseas travel records since October 2021, authorizing the Bureau of Immigration to release these details.

Patidongan identified Reyes as a retired judge who helped Ang with his cases and stated that he had to name him for safety reasons and his family's well-being.

Reyes categorically denied Patidongan’s accusations and said it was a 'rare coincidence' that the allegations surfaced after he applied for the Ombudsman position, expressing readiness to cooperate in any investigation.

The former judge stated that Patidongan must stop making baseless claims if he cannot prove them, emphasizing his willingness to spare judicial institutions from undeserved tarnishing.