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Marcoleta Apologizes to Media for 'Paid Hacks' Remark
Marcoleta has apologized to the media for his controversial 'paid hacks' remark, clarifying that he did not mean it. Reporters had previously slammed his comment, leading to the public apology.
4 Jun, 08:39 — 4 Jun, 17:36
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Marcoleta apologizes to media for ‘paid hacks’ remark: I didn’t mean it
MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on Thursday apologized to members of the media after referring to them as “paid hacks.” “I apologize for the way I spoke. I did not mean it,” Marcoleta said in Filipino in a press briefing. READ: Senate media slams Marcoleta’s ‘dangerous’ attack on press But he also defended his
By mmercado
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Reporters slam Marcoleta's 'bayaran' remark
Senate media condemned his “paid hacks” comment as an attack on press.
By Ian Laqui
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First report: philstar · 4 Jun, 08:39|Full coverage: 2 · 9h|Window: 9h
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