Press Release - Zubiri refutes black propaganda, to file cyber libel raps vs peddlers

Former Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri today refuted all the black propaganda intended to tarnish the good name he has built over many years as a public servant as he bared plans to file cyber libel cases against personalities spreading unsubstantiated claims against him.

Zubiri said that the black propaganda, which came in the form of videos spreading rumors posted on social media, was perfectly timed to coincide with his ouster as the leader of the Senate.

"They came out with a first set of videos two months ago, on the first attempt to unseat me. When that failed, they produced a part two video, which was released during the week of the second attempt. The timing is impeccable," Zubiri noted.

The black propaganda, the senator noted, had "impeccable timing," being circulated online just as he was being replaced as Senate President.

"It's an obvious attempt to discredit my leadership and taint my name. And they're funneling huge amounts of money into this campaign - from production to promotion," Zubiri states.

"So to whoever's spreading these lies to make it look like I'm pocketing government money to buy mansions and jets, these are totally false. I hope they're ready because I will be filing cases and will not stop until justice prevails."

The videos alleged the senator's ownership of a house in Forbes Park, as well as private airplanes, jets and helicopters, suggesting that the Bukidnon senator acquired all of these through corruption.

"Walang katotohanan yan," Zubiri declared, even challenging these fake news peddlers that if they can find a house in his name in Forbes, they can have it.

"It's yours," he said. "Yung bahay ko ngayon, na wala sa Forbes, ay nabili ko noong 2009 pa po. At nasa SALN (Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth) ko po iyan," he revealed.

As for the private aircraft, he explained that his obligations as a senator - especially during his time as Senate President - sometimes required him to borrow private aircraft to attend functions on a tight schedule.

The rumors also mention Zubiri building a resort in Camiguin, which the senator admits to.

"This is not a private hideaway, and you can find the property in my