MALACAÑANG is considering legal action against individuals spreading false information implicating First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos in the death of businessman Paolo Tantoco in Los Angeles, California.
Palace Press Officer Atty. Claire Castro on Monday said the administration is reviewing possible charges against those behind what she described as deliberate disinformation and efforts to undermine the First Lady and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
“Pag-aaralan po iyan, mukhang napapanahon na pero pag-aaralan. Hindi dapat manatiling ganito,” Castro told reporters.
She dismissed as fake the document circulating online that claims Tantoco died of a drug overdose, calling it a fabricated story meant to smear the First Lady and damage the administration’s credibility.
“Huwag tayo masyado maniwala sa drama, gimik at gawa-gawang kuwento. ‘Yang police report na ‘yan, it’s a fake document,” she said.
According to Castro, Mrs. Marcos is unbothered by the accusations, knowing fully well the truth behind the matter. “Okay lang ang First Lady dahil alam niya ang katotohanan,” she said.
She added that Mrs. Marcos would have preferred not to dignify the rumors, but the Palace chose to speak up to redirect public attention to the President’s work and the administration’s efforts.
“Ang nais ipakita ng administrasyon ay ang mga ginagawa ng Pangulo at kung paano magtrabaho para sa taong bayan,” Castro said.
