MANILA, Philippines — “Kuwentong walang kuwenta, kuwentong barbero (A story without substance, just barber’s gossip)” was how Malacañang described on Wednesday former presidential
“Kuwentong walang kuwenta, kuwentong barbero (A story without substance, just barber’s gossip)” was how Malacañang described on Wednesday former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque’s remarks blaming the Marcos government for his current situation.
“It seems he is even blaming the President and the administration for his situation and what became of him. The first question is: What proof does he have?” Palace Press officer Undersecretary Claire Castro said in a press briefing.
In an exclusive interview with One News on Tuesday, Roque shared the struggles he and his wife faced in moving from one country to another.
“I will never forgive the Marcos administration,” he said. “I was forced under the circumstances to live outside of the Philippines after 58 years.”
Castro, however, wondered why Roque was blaming the government for his predicament.
“The President was not with him when he made a deal with Whirlwind and Lucky South 99. Nor was the President with him when he processed the permit or license for Lucky South 99. The President also was not with him, it seems, when he opened a joint account with AR dela Serna,” Castro said.
