Bongbong Marcos belies Imee's Cha-cha claims

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday denied the accusation of his sister, Senator Imee Marcos, that there are ongoing efforts to push for Charter change and extend the terms of incumbent elected officials.

In an interview with reporters as he concluded his four-day state visit to Japan, the President stressed that the information that his estranged sister has been spreading is the “perfect example” of fake news.

“We have never, at any point. even spoken about this anywhere, with anyone, at any time,” he said.

President Marcos also advised the senator to fire her staff who gave her the information about supposed attempts to amend the 1987 Constitution.

“You know, fake news affects, hurts everyone, not only those that fake news is attacking, but also those who are purveying that fake news, the purveyors of fake news are also damaged by this,” he said.

“Fake news is a corrosive influence in all sectors of society—in political, in economics, in acts of human relations, et cetera. And if you are not part of the solution, you become part of the problem,” he added.

In a privilege speech on Monday, Imee Marcos presented a video that purportedly contained documentation, footage, and statements alleging efforts to amend the Constitution through constituent assembly.

The same video also claimed there were moves to extend the terms of incumbent officials until 2031, lower the age requirement for presidential candidates to 35 years old, and cancel the 2028 presidential elections.

The senator’s privilege speech prompted sharp objections from several senators who sought to have her presentation stricken from the Senate records.

Malacañang previously denied the allegation by Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano that there was an attempt to weaken the Senate by pushing for Charter change. —AOL, GMA News