President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. remains focused on his duties despite a wave of political noise, said Malacañang, adding that baseless claims will not distract the Chief Executive from serving the Filipino people.
Presidential Communications Secretary Dave Gomez emphasized that governance does not stop amid political controversies, noting that President Marcos’ priorities remain firmly rooted in public service even as he faces Cabinet changes and public allegations from his own sister.
“Patuloy ang trabaho ng Pangulo natin. As we speak, the President is in Bicol right now checking on the relief operations sa mga nasalanta natin kababayan sa nung huling bagyo. So, nagtatrabaho ang Pangulo natin as we speak,” Gomez said in an interview over ANC Tuesday.
“Governance does not stop. At napakalaki ‘yung hamon sa atin. Napakalaki ng responsibilidad ng ating Pangulo. And he will not stop. He will not dignify any and all of these wild allegations that are swirling around at the moment,” the PCO chief added.
Gomez said the allegations against the President were “very laughable. And if I may quote the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, sinabi na rin ng ating mga obispo na currently we have a pandemic of lies. Nakakalungkot man pero napakaraming kasinungalingan na ang lumilipad left and right.”
The PCO chief called on the public to be discerning. “Siguro sa ating mga mamamayan, maging mapanuri tayo sa mga impormasyon na natatanggap natin at sinishare natin. Dahil napakadali, parang napakadali na ngayong magsinungaling sa mga panahon na ito.”
Gomez said the allegation made by the President’s sister, Sen. Imee Marcos, was neither new nor credible, emphasizing that similar accusations had already surfaced and been disproven during the 2022 presidential campaign period.
“Nagpa-drug test ang Pangulo sa isang reputable na ospital sa St. Luke’s at ang resulta ng drug test na yun, negative sa cocaine use. Ang resulta ng drug test na ‘yun ay mahigit 30 million Filipinos voted for Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to be the next president. So lumang tugtugin na. And if I may quote a cliche, this has seemed to be a tale as old as time,” the PCO chief noted.
“Nakakalungkot nga na nanggaling pa ito sa sarili mong kapatid. Napaka-pambihira ito sa kultura nating mga Pilipino. Kaya hindi na nga idi-dignify ng Pangulo ito. Hindi papatulan ng Pangulo natin ito,” Gomez added.
Gomez maintained that the baseless accusation would not have any impact at all. (PCO)
