The camp of Norman Mangusin, also known as Francis Leo Marcos (FLM) denied the rumors that the self-proclaimed businessman and philanthropist was found lifeless inside his cell.
The rumors started in some Facebook groups dedicated to support Mangusin who’s currently detained at Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig City because of multiple charges.
According to the rumor, the social media sensation was found lifeless because of having a nightmare.
One of the Facebook user who posted the said news even used an edited photo of GMA News to convince more people to believe the rumor.
However, Mangusin’s secretary, Yhama Dela Cruz Tan denied the reports, saying that her boss is still alive.
“TAMA YAN MANGATOG NA KAYO LAHAT KAYONG NAG WALANG HIYA NAGTAPON NG PUTIK SA PAGKATAO NG AMO KO!!!! KARMA IS ON YOUR WAY!!!” said Tan.
She even hinted a legal action against the people spreading false news about Mangusin.
Hundreds of Mangusin followers couldn’t hide their disappointment over the people spreading false news about their idol.
“Mga walang puso halang mga kaluluwa nila. We love you Sir FLM laban mo laban nating lahat. We always support you know matter what,” netizen Dai Sy said.
“Lahat na lang ng PAMEMEKE gagawin nila MAILIHIS lang ang Tunay na may SALA at Pagkakamali nila…sa bawat masamang motibo sa kapwa may kaakibat na consequences!!! Walang Kasamaan ang nagtatagal tandaan nyo yan! Magbabayad ang dapat managot,” netizen Elana Entines commented.
“Dapat Po na trace na rin Ang identity ng mga nagpakalat ng news na yan.Kailangan panagutan nila sa batas ang ganitong kawalanghiyaan.hindi na tama yan.Sobra na ang pambaboy ninyo sa Tao na walang ginawa kung Hindi ang tumulong lamang.Sana Mabigyan Kayo ng Leksyon na Pagsisihan ninyo,” Rin Yokokawa remarked.
Mangusin became popular because of his live videos showing his philanthropic activities.
He even encouraged rich people to be like him and give away their money to the needy.
However, members of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) detained him because of multiple charges being linked to him.
Some people even pushed him to run for Presidency in the 2022 election.