Abante denies receiving cash suitcases: Attacks due to my stand vs EJKs

2026-02-25 - 04:53

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. has denied receiving suitcases of cash, saying the “malicious” allegations are merely political attacks stemming from his stand against extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during the previous administration’s drug war. In a statement on Wednesday, Abante said the allegations made by several personalities, including former lawmaker Mike Defensor and broadcaster