He noted that the multibillion-peso frigate acquisition only became an issue after two news organizations came out with allegations that he intervened in the process, which he said was “fake news”. “Ang pinag-uusapan ngayon ay naging isyu lamang nang maglabas ang Rappler at Inquirer ng fake news at sinabing ako daw ay nakialam. Lahat ng ito ay nagsimula sa isang (this only made as an issue after Rappler and Inquirer come out with a fake news and claimed that I intervened. All of these started with) irresponsible reporting,” Go told the Senate panel. “I am confident that the Senate will be a vehicle of truth than be used to advance other’s self-serving interests.

Source: Manila Times February 19, 2018 04:46 UTC