Alejano dismisses new matrix: Pinoys don’t believe spox Panelo’s cowardly act

Opposition senatorial bet and Magdalo party-list Representative Gary Alejano on Wednesday denied that he had a hand in producing the viral video series "Ang Totoong Narcolist" and questioned the credibility of the Palace in releasing a matrix anew.

"I categorically state that I am not involved on the Bikoy videos and has not conspired with anybody to produce such videos. I do not know Bikoy and have not met him ever," Alejano said in a statement.

"Malacañang has a long history of of releasing unvalidated information to the public. They even backtrack or change tune in the middle of the issue," Alejano said.

"Their allegations are clearly false, malicious and irresponsible. I do not think the Filipino people believe Spokesperson Panelo," he added.

He further called the move an "abuse of power" because no one was being held liable for the Palace's "irresponsible actions and incompetence."

Earlier in the day, the Palace released a new matrix which links the former ruling Liberal Party, anti-administration advocates, Magdalo party-list, and some media outlets to an alleged plot to discredit President Rodrigo Duterte and boost the campaign of the opposition bets.

Alejano said that the matrix was released to "destroy the image of the opposition before the electorate."

"Do they feel threatened by us to resort to such ludicrous and cowardly acts? The opposition, or any other group, does not have to do anything to discredit or destabilize the administration. They are the ones who are destroying themselves," he added. — MDM, GMA News