Manila- A group of Marcos supporters have expressed their support for Secretary-General Victor Rodriguez in rumors of his resignation.
The Filipino League of Advocates for Good Governance (FLAG) – Maharlika believed that Rodriguez was a victim of fake news and disinformation.
Flag-Maharlika issued his statement the following Saturday, denying Rodriguez's resignation on suspicion of being involved in blackmail.
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"It could be clearly seen in his face-to-face[interview] with the media held at the Office of the Executive Secretary in [Malacañang] that this rumor is far from the truth, that he is instead in his usual self, dispensing his regular duties," he said. FLAG-Io Bautista, Maharlika's chief monastery.
Bautista said the Smear campaign against Rodriguez was part of an effort to create a rift between Marcos and his allies. "The enemy couldn't prevent the Marcos from returning to the Malacanian, so the new purpose is to remove all loyalists from power and surround the president with oligarchs, opportunists, and gold mine dolls," he said. Told.
Bautista also advised the general public, especially Marcos supporters, not to be fooled by fake news and hearsay.
He acknowledged Rodriguez's victory for Marcos. Rodriguez described him as "a true loyal man, diligent, a friend of our beloved president."
"Let us not be fooled by fake news. Let us bring back integrity in journalism. No one should be asked to answer for chismis (hearsay). There are proper venues like the courts which should be used," Bautista said.
He called for further support for Marcos' unity campaign, saying that "millions of Filipinos have united to stand behind Marcos and have been identified as Loyalists."
"We should unite behind one of our own and protect our government from the well-funded machinery of fake news by non-loyalists and fanatics of disunity who only want to possess power," he said. "Despite all the fake news, criticisms and attacks, [we], loyalists, held together and fought back. This election has been our vindication for all our support and for uniting as loyalists through the years."