Macabebe town denies allegations of harassment
In the heated affair between Macabebe Councilor Albert "Bet" Flores and Board Member Pol Balingit, Flores vehemently denies accusations of harassment and threats, complicating the alleged May 6 incident.
Balingit, residing in Barangay San Roque, claims that Flores along with other men confronted him outside his house that very evening. According to Balingit, Flores accused him of vote-buying[2]. The Board Member further states that Flores threatened him, contending that he would be taken by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) yet wouldn't be harmed, and insisted Balingit stay indoors. Balingit interprets this as a sinister threat to his safety[2]. The allegation has left Balingit wrought with apprehensions about his safety and voicing concerns over mounting political tensions[2][3].
However, Flores dismisses all charges against him, maintaining that there's no truth to the allegations [1]. Conflicting accounts from both parties make it challenging to establish who is telling the truth without additional evidence or investigation. The political context adds complexity to the situation; while Balingit supports Representative Anna York Bondoc[2], Flores stands behind Representative Jorge Bustos[2]. With limited facts to verify the claims, the truth remains elusive for now.
In a surprising turn, Flores demands Balingit to pursue legal action if he backs his claims, suggesting he's ready to prove his innocence [1]. Having the councilor's assertion in mind, only time (and hopefully definitive evidence) will unfold the truth behind the fray on May 6.
- The heated affair between Macabebe Councilor Albert "Bet" Flores and Board Member Pol Balingit, initially centered around allegations of vote-buying, has now escalated to include accusations of harassment and threats.
- Balingit, a constituent of Barangay San Roque, alleges that Flores and other men confronted him outside his house on May 6, threatening him and suggesting he would be taken by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) if he didn't stay indoors.
- Amidst the general-news headlines and crime-and-justice reports, the political implication of the allegations is evident, with Flores supporting Representative Jorge Bustos and Balingit aligning with Representative Anna York Bondoc.
- As both parties present conflicting accounts, Flores has challenged Balingit to pursue legal action if he stands by his claims, indicating his readiness to prove his innocence and potentially shed light on the events of May 6 through a proper investigation.
