Fr. Flavie Villanueva Denies Allegations of Corruption Linked to Ex-Marines
Fr. Flavie’s camp denies, condemns ‘ex- Marines’ cash delivery testimony
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Fr. Flaviano 'Flavie' Villanueva's camp has rejected accusations from 18 alleged former Marines claiming he received cash from ex-Rep. Elizaldy 'Zaldy' Co. The Arnold Janssen Foundation asserts these allegations are false and defamatory, stating legal action has been initiated against the accusers.
- 01The Arnold Janssen Foundation, established by Fr. Villanueva, categorically denied the allegations of receiving money from Elizaldy 'Zaldy' Co.
- 02The foundation criticized the testimony of alleged former marine Joely Cadiao, stating the claim lacks factual basis due to the absence of a specific church location.
- 03Legal action has been initiated against those making the allegations, which the foundation describes as malicious and defamatory.
- 04The accusations emerged during a Senate blue ribbon committee hearing led by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano.
- 05Other public officials, including Senators Erwin Tulfo and Vicente 'Tito' Sotto III, were also implicated in similar allegations but have denied any wrongdoing.
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Fr. Flaviano 'Flavie' Villanueva's camp has firmly denied accusations made by 18 alleged former Marines, who claimed he received cash from former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy 'Zaldy' Co. The Arnold Janssen Foundation, which Villanueva established, stated that the allegations are entirely false and lack credible evidence, particularly criticizing the testimony of Joely Cadiao, who claimed to have delivered money near a church on Mindanao Avenue in Quezon City. The foundation emphasized that no specific church was identified, undermining the credibility of the claims. Furthermore, they condemned the allegations as malicious and defamatory, asserting that legal action has already been initiated against the accusers. The foundation aims to protect Villanueva's reputation, highlighting his dedication to serving the poor and advocating for victims of extrajudicial killings. Several other public officials were also mentioned in the allegations but have similarly denied any involvement.
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The allegations could potentially damage the reputation of Fr. Villanueva and other implicated officials, affecting public trust.
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