Marcos Challenges Accuser to Return Home and Prove Allegations

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said a resigned lawmaker who accused him of pocketing funds meant for flood infrastructure should return home, prove the allegations and face his own charges.

“For it to mean something, he should come home, face his charges. If there’s something he wants to say, say it,” Marcos said at a briefing on Monday. “Why are you hiding far away? I’m not hiding. If you have an accusation against me, I’m here.”