Biazon: ‘I am innocent’

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MANILA — Former Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon on Thursday said that he could prove his innocence amid the pork barrel charges raised against him.

Biazon, who is currently facing charges in connection with the P10-billion pork barrel scam, said that he could prove that his Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) as a Muntinlupa representative went to real projects.

“I maintain my innocence from the allegations and I am more than adequately prepared for my defense in a venue where I will be given the opportunity to argue my case versus their allegations, to scrutinize their basis and present my evidence, to cross examine their witnesses and let mine be heard,” he said in a statement.

He added that inorder to prove that P3 million of his pork went to real beneficiaries, he already submitted the affidavits of more than 100 persons who benefited from the livelihood projects.

“I will abide by the legal process and fight for my right and innocence in the court of law,” Biazon said.

“I trust that the court will conduct fair proceedings and exercise wise and sober judgment on the case. And so with this optimism and hope, I believe that I will be able to uphold my honor and dignity,” he added.

Biazon and four other former congressmen are now facing various counts of graft, malversation and direct bribery before the Sandiganbayan.

Also charged along with Biazon are Rodolfo Valencia of Oriental Mindoro, Arrel Olaño of Davao del Norte, Marc Douglas Cagas IV of Davao del Sur and Arthur Pingoy Jr. of South Cotabato.