(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has my full respect.
Senator Franklin Drilon had this to say after the President denied any hand in Janet Lim Napoles’ claim the senator received a P5-million campaign contribution from her.
In a statement on Wednesday, Drilon also clarified that “if (he) had disagreements with the President, it is always on matters of policy.”
“I have never attacked the President on a personal level,” he said.
“In fact, I remain grateful for, and acknowledge, the support the President gave me, as mayor of Davao City, in all my election campaigns. I hope we remain friends,” he added.
In a speech prior to his departure for India, Duterte denied he was behind Napoles’ claim, noting that it was “not in (his) system” to go after the opposition.
Drilon has denied the allegations against him, calling them “fake news.”