Television host Maine Mendoza came to the defense of her husband, Quezon City Rep. Arjo Atayde, amid allegations linking him to a flood control controversy.
On Monday, Sept. 8, Maine took to her X account, calling the accusations “baseless” and appealed to the public to refrain from targeting their 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,” she wrote.
She also stressed that Arjo has worked hard to serve his constituents since the beginning of his term.
“Wala siyang ginagawang masama sa loob. He has been doing his best to serve the people of his district in Quezon City since the beginning,” she added.
“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,” the Eat Bulaga host continued.
Meanwhile, Arjo also addressed the controversy, categorically denying any involvement with contractors allegedly tied to the project.
“I categorically deny the allegation that I benefited from any contractor. I have never dealt with them. Hindi totoo ang mga akusasyon na ito. I have never used my position for personal gain, and I never will,” Arjo stated.
