Former chief presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo slammed Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin for calling ex-President Rodrigo Duterte a “one-man fake news factory.” 🗣️💥
The controversy started when Duterte, speaking at a rally in Mandaue, Cebu, accused President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. of moving towards dictatorship. This led Bersamin to fire back, dismissing Duterte’s claims as “baseless and ridiculous.” 😱🔥
But Panelo wasn’t having it! He challenged Bersamin, demanding proof that Duterte had spread false information. Panelo defended the former president, saying Duterte was simply voicing his concern about how certain actions by the government could lead to dictatorship.
He cited specific examples, including:
⚖️ Ignoring constitutional processes like impeachment.
🚔 Using law enforcement to target political rivals.
🛑 Leaders acting for personal gain and staying in power.
Meanwhile, some lawmakers stood up for Marcos Jr. House Assistant Majority Leader Zia Alonto Adiong insisted there’s no sign of dictatorship, emphasizing that the president respects the separation of powers and allows agencies to function independently.
The big question now—who’s telling the truth? Is Duterte’s warning valid, or is it all just political noise? 🤔
