A libel suit was slapped against television news anchorman Ted Failon and a barangay (village) chairman over allegedly felonious statements made in several episodes of the broadcaster’s television and radio programs against a high-end resort on Boracay island in Aklan province.

In a nine-page affidavit, Crisostomo  Aquino, president and CEO of Boracay Island West Cove Management Philippines Inc. (West Cove),accused Failon of using foul language and malicious imputations that defamed, maligned  and besmirched his character and Boracay West Cove.

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