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Breaking his silence with a fiery retort, President Marcos has labeled former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent Jonathan Morales as a “professional liar.”
President Marcos didn’t mince words, questioning Morales’ credibility amidst a flurry of court cases, including accusations of false testimonies and complaints of implicating innocent individuals. This verbal jab came amidst an ongoing Senate investigation into leaked PDEA operational documents dating back to March 11, 2012. These documents allegedly linked Marcos and actress Maricel Soriano to illicit drug use, a claim both vehemently deny.
In an interview, the President used a vivid analogy, likening Morales to a karaoke machine that springs to life at the drop of a coin. “This fellow is a professional liar at parang jukebox ‘yan,” he quipped, underscoring his skepticism of Morales’ motives and integrity. “Basta maghulog ka ng pera, kahit anong kantang gusto mo, kakantahin niya,” he added, suggesting that for the right price, Morales would sing any tune you desire.
“Iyon ang hanapbuhay yata niya, kaya professional liar ang tawag ko sa kanya,” President Marcos continued, implying that deceit might just be Morales’ habit. It’s a bold assertion, casting Morales in the unenviable role of a serial fabricator whose word might not be worth the paper it’s written on.
But this war of words doesn’t end with Marcos’ accusations. Senator Ronald dela Rosa, heading the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, has expressed his conviction that the leaked documents hold weight, rejecting claims of fabrication. In a twist, PDEA Director General Moro Virgilio Lazo has vehemently denied the authenticity of these documents, sparking a heated debate over their validity.
For his part, Morales stands firm, vehemently refuting Lazo’s assertions and doubling down on the authenticity of the leaked reports. It’s a high-stakes game of he-said-she-said, with the truth seemingly obscured amidst the haze of conflicting accounts.
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