FACT CHECK: No reports link Sandro Marcos, Romualdez to Laos drug bust
Social media claims linking President Marcos' son and former House Speaker Romualdez to a major drug bust in Laos have been debunked as false. Authorities deny any involvement, stating there is no evidence connecting them to the operation.
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