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De La Salle University cager Brent Paraiso has broken his silence over the malicious rumors linking him to drug use. 

Only last week, his teammate Ricci Rivero issued a public statement to denounce the speculations about his alleged drug dependence and having a gay benefactor.

Brent together with Ricci’s brother, Prince Rivero were dropped from the DLSU roster due to conflicts arising from their endorsement deals last February.

Brent issued an official statement today, March 12 on Facebook where he confirmed that he had undergone two drug tests with that yielded conflicting results.

“On January 16, 2018 I was asked to submit my urine sample for mandatory random drug testing. 2 days after I was requested to re-submit another batch. Clueless yet with the results and unknown to everyone, I personally requested my parents on January 20, 2018 to bring me to a credible and legitimate testing center to conduct the same drug test with biometrics just so we have our own record if the need arises.”

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“My Department of Health (DOH) accredited conducted drug test result dated January 22, 2018 says I am NEGATIVE  to all banned drugs. On January 24, 2018, my parents and I were called to a private meeting. We were informed that I tested positive for an illegal substance called methamphetamine (commonly known as shabu) from the drug tests done on the 18th of January.”

In the same Facebook post, Brent vehemently stressed that he did not take any methamphetamine or shabu.

“While it appears to have different results from two separate testing centers from samples taken within just 2 days- I am publishing my personal DOH Accredited Result for everyone to verify. I confidently stand by my position that I did not take those drugs.”

He also added that if he were into shabu, people would have already noticed it. Aside from the obvious changes (weight loss, change in personality), a person suffering from drug abuse usually changes his daily routines and habits.

Brent pointed out that he continued to attend his classes in DLSU and never missed any of the rigorous training of his basketball team.

“You can clearly see and tell if someone is addicted to methamphetamine (shabu). I attended our rigorous training every day and never missed classes.

“I am not a star, not a lucrative endorser, not a starter, not a poster boy- definitely not a drug user. I’m just an ordinary player with the purest love for the sport.”

Read Brent Paraiso’s full statement below.

Just to clear the space, I have my story to tell. ???????? Thank You and God Bless. pic.twitter.com/pP4CuQFhG6

— Brent Paraiso (@brentparaiso) March 12, 2018