Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday shrugged off the complaint filed against him over his alleged possession of a Maltese passport.

“Kung nagsampa, tignan natin ang kalalabasan. Kaso iyon eh. Tignan natin,” Teodoro told reporters on the sidelines of the Philippine Air Force’s 79th founding anniversary at Villamor Air Base.

He reiterated that he had already addressed the issue and had renounced his supposed Maltese citizenship or passport.

“Matagal ko nang kinlarify. Ayaw nila maniwala, eh di patunayan nila. Sila naman ang nagsampa, di ba? Patunayan nila,” he said.

A lawyer earlier filed a complaint accusing Teodoro of perjury and falsification of public documents over his alleged dual citizenship.

The Department of National Defense (DND) dismissed the complaint as a “fishing expedition,” saying it is based on unverified allegations, lacks credible evidence, and appears to improperly shift the burden of proof to government agencies instead of the complainants.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) also denied claims that military generals were preparing to file similar complaints against Teodoro.

AFP spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad (Reserve) described the allegation as “a joke.”

Trinidad likewise rejected reports of a rift between the military and the defense secretary, saying there is no tension between the AFP and Teodoro.