Mocha Uson returns UST alumni award

Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson on Wednesday confirmed that she has returned the Gawad Thomasian Alumni in Government Service award from the UST Alumni Association Inc. (USTAAI).

"Isinauli ko na po iyong award," she told reporters at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

"Kanina lang po, nasauli na... Tinanggap po nila. Isinauli ko naman po iyon dahil hindi naman po tayo nanghingi ng award na iyon eh. Kaya lang po tinanggap dahil binigay," she added.

USTAAI also tweeted a photo of the award, which it received from Uson's office.

The UST Alumni Association Inc. Chairman Emeritus Dr. Robert Sy and Board Adviser Atty. Jack Castañeda received today the recognition (Thomasian Alumni in Government Service) from the Office of Asst. Sec. Esther Margaux “Mocha” J. Uson. pic.twitter.com/n5GHrHVgeI

— UST Alumni Assoc Inc. (@USTAAi) January 24, 2018

Asked if she deserves the award, Uson responded: "Ang yabang ko naman kung sabihin ko na deserving ako diba? Kung binigay, tanggapin." — RSJ, GMA News