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Kapuso broadcaster Arnold Clavio slammed allegations that he accepted suitcases of cash from Rep. Zaldy Co's former bodyguard, calling the claims "cheap." Reacting in Pilipino, Arnold said, " Nakakatawa. Nakakalungkot. Pero lahat ng ito ay haharapin ko nang walang takot. Talk is cheap. Bago ang dada, ebidensya muna. Hindi ako natatakot. Wala akong itinatago. Magkita na lang kami sa korte, at doon ulitin niya ang lahat ng kanyang walang ka-kwenta-kwentang bintang."  (Translation:  It's funny. It's sad. But I will face all of this without fear. Talk is cheap. Before you speak, show evidence first. I am not afraid. I have nothing to hide. We'll just see each other in court, and there he/she can repeat all of his/her worthless accusations.) Earlier, GMA Network released its official statement on the allegation against Arnold. The full statement: "GMA Network has noted the statements made during a press conference earlier today. "The Network tak...

  GMA Network issued a statement after its broadcaster, Arnold Clavio, was tagged as one of those who allegedly accepted suitcases of cash from Rep. Zaldy Co's former bodyguard. The full statement: "GMA Network has noted the statements made during a press conference earlier today. "The Network takes matters involving the integrity of our journalists seriously. "The Network will evaluate the matter further. "GMA Network remains committed to responsible journalism. We ask the public to refrain from drawing conclusions based on unverified information." Main photo credit: GMA Network logo. (Manila Bulletin)