GMA broadcaster and consultant for Radio Operations Mike Enriquez on Sunday already denied any involvement in the Priority Development Assistance Fund scam that he received cash gifts from Janet Lim-Napoles would not shatter his demeanor. In an interview with the weekend edition of his primetime newscast “24 Oras,” Enriquez said that he “does not know” where the allegations would go.
Also, GMA Network said in a statement that it would not take the issue seriously as Enriquez has denied the allegations and that Enriquez “had always adhered to the high level of professionalism” that the network requires. The report said that Enriquez in 2004 received P50,000 as a “birthday gift” from Napoles. It added that a certain Mon Arroyo, a former television director, received the money for Enriquez.
Here’s GMA Network’s official statement:
The management of GMA has read the recent reports alleging that Mr. Mike Enriquez, senior anchor and host, appears in a so-called list of media personalities who have received gifts from JLN Inc., particularly through Mr. Benhur Luy.
Mr. Enriquez had denied receiving any gift of any sort from JLN Inc. or from any person related to JLN Inc.
Likewise, the person named to have brought the money to Mr. Enriquez has executed an affidavit denying his participation in the said act.
Given that the allegations against Mr. Enriquez are uncorroborated and bare, there is no reason at this time for GMA to take the same seriously.
Mr. Enriquez has always adhered to the high level of professionalism required by GMA and it stands by him in the face of these baseless imputations.
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