Manila, Feb. 26 -- National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano on Thursday denied the "malicious, unsigned affidavit" of 18 supposed Marines accusing him of receiving a paper bag after a meeting at the Polo Club townhouse with former Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co, former House of Representatives Speaker Martin Romualdez, and Rep. Leila De Lima.

"To set the record straight, I have never attended any meeting with former Speaker Martin Romualdez, former Congressman Zaldy Co, and Congresswoman Leila De Lima in the Polo Club townhouse or in any other location, nor did I receive any paper bag or package from them. These claims are entirely false and fabricated," he said.

Ano said he will not tolerate any attempt to smear his reputation, emphas...