December 1, 2024

Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Mag-amang governor, LRay Villafuerte, said he and his girlfriend, Yassi Pressman, are not stranded in Siargao due to Typhoon Kristine.

Information reads: “Mag-amang governor at Congressman Luigi at LRay Villafuerte ng Camarines Sur, Malungkot na stranded sa Siargao dahil sa Bagyong Kristine.”

Camarines Sur 2nd District Rep. LRay Villafuerte dismissed allegations circulating on social media that he and his son, Governor Luigi Villafuerte, were stranded in Siargao while Typhoon Kristine ravaged their province.

In a Facebook post on Wednesday, October 23, Villafuerte labeled the claims as “fake news” spread by their political opponents.

“Ngayon panahon ng kalamidad, dapat lahat nagtutulungan at nagkakaisa. Pero ang mga desperado at sinungaling na kalaban namin nagkakalat ng fake news,” Villafuerte said, denying that he and Gov. Luigi were in Siargao during the typhoon.

He clarified that the photos being shared were from a previous event in Siargao over the weekend, before the storm hit, and that all participants, including Sangguniang Kabataan members, had returned to Camarines Sur by Monday. Villafuerte criticized their opponents for spreading lies and highlighted the relief and rescue efforts led by his family. He said they had mobilized rescue teams, provided rubber boats, and coordinated with national agencies and international groups to ensure aid reached those affected by the typhoon.

He urged local officials, including mayors and barangay leaders, to also utilize their calamity funds to assist in the relief operations. READ MORE HERE

Villafuerte vowed to continue posting updates on social media to counter the spread of misinformation, emphasizing that their priority remains finding solutions to the crisis. He also called on his critics to stop the “fake news” and focus on helping those in need.


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