TV host-actress Maine Mendoza has spoken up in defense of her husband, Quezon City First District Rep. Arjo Atayde, after contractors Sarah and Curlee Discaya accused him of benefitting from anomalous flood control projects.
On her X account, Mendoza called the accusations “baseless” and urged the public to stop hurling hate at her family.
“Teka lang muna, those are baseless allegations. Please refrain from throwing hate and personal attacks at him, including me and our family until facts come out. I am with my husband in this. Wala siyang ginagawang masama sa loob,” Mendoza said.
She emphasized that Atayde has been committed to serving his constituents since he assumed office.
“He has been doing his best to serve the people of his district in Quezon City since the beginning. I sincerely hope and pray that the people who are TRULY responsible will be held accountable and that innocent individuals be spared from this mess. Napaka unfair,” she added.
Earlier, Atayde himself categorically denied the Discayas’ claims.
“I categorically deny the allegation that I benefited from any contractor. I have never dealt with them. Hindi po totoo ang mga akusasyon na ito. I have never used my position for personal gain, and I never will,” he said in a statement.
The lawmaker also warned that he will take legal action: “I will avail of all remedies under the law to clear my name and hold accountable those who spread these falsehoods.”
