Manila, Feb. 18 -- The fate of individuals behind the spread of fake medical records of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. now rests with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Malacanang said on Wednesday.

"Ang nagsampa naman po ay ang NBI. Kung ano po ang nakikita nilang nilabag sa batas, dapat panagutin (The NBI filed the case. Whatever violations of the law they find, the responsible parties should be held accountable)," Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said in a press briefing.

Vlogger Jason Argota, who allegedly circulated the fake medical records of Marcos for social media engagement, appeared before the NBI, in compliance with a subpoena issued against him.

Castro emphasized the need to enforce the law and hold offenders ...