Lawmakers slam ‘maleta’ lies as distraction ahead of VP trial

Gabriel Pabico Lalu, Keith Clores, Zacarian Sarao 06/05/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Several lawmakers quickly slammed the narratives of a group of “ex-Marines” as blatant lies after the group was given a Senate platform on Thursday to repeat claims that they had delivered suitcases (“maleta”) of…

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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