By Kit Bagaipo
The Bohol ChronicleBusinessman Mariano Uy has filed yesterday at the City Prosecutor's Office two complaints for libel and grave slander against City Councilor Edgar Kapirig.
Uy is asking P10-million in damages against Kapirig for allegedly maligning his name and the Botika sa Katawhan, which he established.
In his complaint, Uy stated that last November 16, 2007, the respondent Kapirig uttered defamatory words against him.
Kapirig allegedly questioned the finances and proceeds of donations from the United States intended for the Botika sa Katawhan.
The Botika sa Katawhan is a project of Uy, providing free medicines to poor city residents. Uy claims the Botika has currently given free medicines to about 8,000 beneficiaries.
According to Uy, the city councilor uttered the defamatory statements in the presence of a doctor assigned at the Botika sa Katawhan and three others who have executed their sworn statements in support to Uy's allegations.
The complaint cited that "the words uttered by the respondent (Kapirig) has cast doubt on the integrity of [Uy] as the founder and administrator of the Botika sa Katawhan.
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