Image by: BrAt82 via ShutterStock - January Duterte, daughter-in-law of presumptive president-elect Rodrigo Duterte, is set to file charges against A certain Mr. Perfecto Tagalog
- Tagalog accused the Dutertes of smuggling issues in Davao City during the campaign period of presidential election
- January said they might have remained quiet on the issue, however, the family is silently hurting and suffering because of the accusations
- January said now that the election is over, the family has decided to take action against Mr. Tagalog and everyone who worked in conspiracy with him
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The wife of Davao City vice Mayor Paolo Duterte and daughter-in-law of presumptive president-elect Rodrigo Duterte, will file charges against persons behind the mudslinging attacks against their family during the presidential campaign period.
Karina V. Canedo mentioned in her article for Sun Star published on May 15 that January Duterte, who is also the president of Association of Barangay Captains (ABC), is set to file charges against a certain Mr. Perfecto Tagalog after he accused the Dutertes of smuggling issues.
During a press conference held at the Catalunan Grande Barangay Hall on Sunday, January said they might have remained quiet on the issue, however, the family is silently hurting and suffering because of the accusations.
“We have remained silent for we knew that those who were meant to discredit our family given that my father-in-law, Mayor Rody Duterte, led the presidential surveys at that time. But we as a family, we were hurting and suffering in silence because of the accusations,” January read her prepared statement.
She said she was surprised over being accused of smuggling by a certain Mr. Perfecto Tagalog.
“Mr. Perfecto Tagalog accused me of being a smuggler of ukay-ukay or used clothings and other articles. I was shocked as I was never into any business involving sales or any importation of goods whatsoever. This accusation spread like fire in our community that my daughter and my husband were in anguish and in distress upon knowing it,” January added.
January said now that election is over, the family has decided to take an action against Mr. Tagalog and everyone who worked in conspiracy with him.
“In recent days, we have been constantly working with our lawyers to prepare cases which we may possibly file against him and his co-conspirators. I will seek justice for my family,” January said further.
An article by Karlos Manlupig for Inquirer said that January also used the opportunity to extend their gratitude to their family, friends and the community for the unwavering support and love that they have given during the ordeal.
The daughter-in-law also thanked the entire country for supporting Mayor Duterte.
“Finally, Pulong and I wish to thank the country for supporting Mayor Duterte, in his desire to lead us in the next six years. You can be assured of our commitment to work with you in building a nation founded on collective interests, honesty, transparency, and integrity,” January ended.
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