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MANILA, Philippines — The camp of former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co’s co-accused on Wednesday has cast doubt on the thoroughness of inspection of the Department of Public Works and Highways…
The Ombudsman is considering a plunder complaint against four former bodyguards of ex-Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co, who recanted their statements, potentially including them in a case against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez.
One of the 'maleta boys,' former bodyguards of ex-Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co, alleged they were offered P20 to P25 million to retract an affidavit implicating government officials.
Prosecutors of the Department of Justice (DOJ) have recommended the filing of cyber libel charges against lawyer Levito Baligod and his 18 witnesses who claim to be former bodyguards of ex-Ako Bicol…
Senator Kiko Pangilinan stated his intention to file a slander lawsuit against individuals identified as former employees of ex-Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co.
The NBI and Ombudsman in the Philippines are investigating claims made by 18 former bodyguards of ex-Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co, emphasizing the need for individual affidavits to proceed.
Palawan Representative Jose Alvarez has questioned his sudden inclusion in a list of lawmakers allegedly receiving money from former Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co, suggesting it might be retaliation for his refusal to endorse an impeachment complaint.
A diplomatic source from the Department of Foreign Affairs has disclosed that Zaldy Co, a fugitive former Ako Bicol party-list representative, is currently in Paris, France.
Ako Bicol party-list Representative Alfredo Garbin Jr. has called on the Energy Regulatory Commission to expedite consumer refunds and consider suspending value-added tax amidst rising summer power demand.
Former Public Works Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo testified in court that he received P130 million as 'balato' (share) from former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co, detailing the alleged scheme.
MANILA, Philippines — Eight of the 18 alleged former Marines who recently claimed to be “bagmen” of resigned Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co were found to be “not assigned” to the former congressman, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag said. In an interview at the NBI headquarters in Pasay City on Wednesday, Matibag
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday hailed the 18 former Marines who acted as alleged bagmen of resigned Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co, and said that this only “proved” initial information that the government had been coordinating with the International Criminal Court (ICC). The vice president also said that the revelations by
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla dismissed the significance of testimonies from 25 individuals claiming to be former bodyguards of resigned Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co.
Juliet Calvo, co-accused of Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co, has filed an urgent motion for hospital arrest with the Sandiganbayan Sixth Division after suffering a stroke.
Education Secretary Sonny Angara officially opened and handed over 48 new classrooms at the Marcial O. Rañola Memorial School in Guinobatan, Albay. The project was initiated by the Ako Bicol party-list.
The co-accused of former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co, former public works engineer Juliet, presented herself to the police before a warrant of arrest was issued, a point agreed upon by both defense and prosecution.
New cyber libel complaints have been filed against 18 former bodyguards of Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co, this time by Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong, who claims he was defamed by allegations.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the Philippines has interviewed 18 former bodyguards of ex-Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co, though only five have signed their testimonies.
Former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co’s legal counsel, Ruy Rondain, arrived at the Senate to attend a blue ribbon committee hearing regarding graft and malversation charges related to flood control.
A former official of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) testified about alleged P800 million kickbacks delivered to then Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co. The testimony detailed an instance of a large sum being delivered.
A Philippine congressman has filed a resolution urging the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to strictly monitor the electricity pricing of power companies. The resolution was submitted by Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Alfredo Garbin Jr.
MANILA, Philippines — The evangelical leader who was named as a witness in the joint affidavit of the 18 alleged former Marines, who claimed to be “bagmen” of former Ako Bicol Party-list Rep.
MANILA, Philippines — Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima on Monday denied allegations that she received millions of pesos in cash from former Ako Bicol Rep.
MANILA, Philippines — The resolutions for the plunder case against former Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Zaldy Co and the malversation case against former Senator Bong Revilla are now under review, according to Department of Justice (DOJ) spokesperson Polo Martinez. Co’s plunder and Revilla’s malversation cases were connected to the flood control anomalies currently being investigated
Former security aides to ex-Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co have denied allegations by 18 of their former colleagues that they were involved in delivering suitcases full of cash to former Speaker Martin Romualdez.
Manila Representative Bienvenido Abante called on the four individuals known as the 'maleta boys,' alleged bagmen for former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co, to come forward and disclose the full truth. He urged them to identify those who prepared their affidavits.
Senator Panfilo Lacson stated that the decision of four former bodyguards of ex-Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co to recant their testimonies only raises more questions and causes public confusion.
House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander Marcos has expressed skepticism regarding claims made by 18 former bodyguards of ex-Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co, suggesting the accusations are politically motivated.
Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon stated that the decision of 18 bodyguards of former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co to skip a Senate blue ribbon committee hearing casts doubt on their allegations.
House prosecutor Terry Ridon challenged 18 former bodyguards of ex-Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co to appear before the Senate blue ribbon committee and repeat their allegations under oath.
The Sandiganbayan Sixth Division in the Philippines has junked a petition by co-accused of resigned Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co to dismiss a non-bailable malversation of funds case. The case involves falsification of public documents.
A lawyer from the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) revealed that P802 million from Sunwest Construction and Development Corp. was deposited into the bank accounts of former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co between 2019 and 2025, during a hearing at the Sandiganbayan.
Defense lawyers have declined to question a former Department of Public Works and Highways district engineer who was presented as a witness in the malversation case against former Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co.
MANILA, Philippines —The houses of three former colleagues of 18 alleged ex-Marines, who claimed to be “bagmen” of resigned Ako Bicol Rep.
An evangelical leader named as a witness in the joint affidavit of 18 alleged former Marines-turned-'bagmen' for former Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co has clarified his role, stating it does not imply endorsement.
MANILA, Philippines — The lawyer of the 18 supposed “bagmen” of former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co on Thursday admitted a possible “oversight” in naming Mamamayang Liberal partylist Rep. Leila de Lima among the lawmakers who allegedly received suitcases of cash as kickbacks from flood control projects. Atty. Levito “Levi” Baligod’s admission directly contradicted