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Kapuso anchor-host Arnold Clavio files a cyber libel complaint against Mario Ceniza Jr., who allegedly served as a bodyguard for former congressman Zaldy Co.
According to a report by GMA News, Arnold went to the Quezon City Prosecutor's Office to file the complaint after Mario Jr. accused him of being among the media personalities who allegedly received paper bags filled with money from the former public official.
Arnold said his decision to file the complaint was not an act of revenge but an effort to seek the truth, as the allegations have affected his reputation as a journalist.
"EHEM : Today, I stand for the truth," he wrote in an Instagram post on Wednesday, October 14.
"Sa paghahain ko ng cyber libel case, naninindigan akong ipaglaban ang aking pangalan at kredibilidad. Dahil sa huli, walang mas mahalaga kundi ang malinis na pangalan, matapat na kredibilidad, at katotohanang mananaig. Today, the truth will be triumphant."
The seasoned journalist also thanked GMA Network for the trust they give him amid the issue.
Last June, Mario Ceniza Jr. introduced himself as a former staff member of Zaldy Co during a media briefing attended by former representative Mike Defensor and individuals identified as Philippine Marine Corps members who allegedly served as security aides and “bagmen.”
Co has been accused of being one of the alleged masterminds behind the multibillion-peso flood control scandal.
“Na-hire po ako kay Boss Zaldy [Co] noong January 2025. Diretso po ako na-assign sa isang PR na taga-media na si Bernard Peralta.” Mario Jr. said.
He also said, "Doon ko po nakita 'yung mga nabibigyan po ng paper bag na mga anchor na mga taga-media. Kagaya po kay Arnold Clavio at doon lang po muna. At affidavit ko na lang po 'yung iba, sample lang po 'yun marami pa po ako nakilalang taga-media.”
Following the allegations, Arnold firmly denied the accusations and said he would defend himself in court.
“Lies. Nakakatawa. Nakakalungkot. Pero lahat ng ito ay haharapin ko ng walang takot. Talk is cheap,” he said in a statement.
“Bago ang dada, ebidensya muna. Hindi ako natatakot. Wala akong itinatago.Magkita na lang kami sa korte, at doon ulitin nya lahat ng kanyang walang ka kwenta kwentang bintang.”
READ: Arnold Clavio, sa akusasyon ng ex-bodyguard ni Zaldy Co: 'Lies'
GMA Network also issued a statement saying it would evaluate the information concerning the seasoned anchor.
"GMA Network has noted the statements made during a press conference earlier today. The Network takes matters involving the integrity of our journalists seriously. The Network will evaluate the matter further.
“GMA Network remains committed to responsible journalism. We ask the public to refrain from drawing conclusions based on unverified information.”
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