‘No cash delivered to Legarda’: Ex-bagmen retract claims, admit mistake

Keith Clores 06/08/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The alleged former employees of Rep. Zaldy Co have taken back their allegations that they delivered suitcases full of cash to Sen. Loren Legarda, according to their attorney, Levito Baligod. According to Baligod, the…

Baligod: 14 more ex-staff of Zaldy Co ready to testify in Senate probe

Keith Clores 06/08/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Another 14 “former employees” of ex-Congressman Zaldy Co are prepared to face the Senate probe, Atty. Levito Baligod confirmed on Monday. They will join the initial 18 self-confessed bagmen who allegedly delivered luggage full…

Sotto, Tulfo to sue ‘ex-Marines’, lawyer for libel over kickback claims

Isabelle Pechay 06/05/2026

MANILA, Philippines —  Senators Erwin Tulfo and Vicente Sotto III said they will file raps against the 18 alleged former Marines, including their lawyer, Levi Baligod, who linked them to flood control projects kickbacks from former Ako Bicol Rep.…

De Lima on ‘maleta’ list: Lawyer admits ‘oversight’ in putting her there

Dempsey Reyes, Zacarian Sarao - @inquirerdotnet 02/27/2026

Naming Mamamayang Liberal Rep. Leila de Lima among the supposed recipients of kickbacks from flood control projects was an ‘oversight’. This was according to the lawyer of the 18 alleged ex-Marines-turned-“bagmen” of former Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy…

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