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.

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.

Iloilo Representative Janette Garin has filed a cyberlibel and perjury complaint against lawyer Levi Baligod and 18 former bodyguards of Elizaldy Co, following accusations of receiving illicit funds.

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.

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 — 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

Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon has called on fellow lawmakers, falsely accused by former bodyguards of ex-Rep. Elizaldy Co, to identify and pursue those behind the allegations. The accusations involve lawmakers allegedly receiving money.

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.

The camp of drug war critic Fr. Flaviano Villanueva has denied accusations from alleged former Marines that he received money from former party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co, stating that legal action will be pursued.

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.

The lawyer representing 18 alleged 'bagmen' of former Rep. Elizaldy Co has requested the Ombudsman to investigate 33 lawmakers accused of accepting money.

Lawyer Levito Baligod reportedly asked 25 former security aides of ex-Rep. Elizaldy Co to join the cause of '18 bodyguards' in a case where they denied delivering cash in suitcases.

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 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.

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

MANILA, Philippines–Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV on Tuesday denied allegations that he received $2 million–or any amount of money–from former Rep. Elizaldy Co in connection with the investigation of the International Criminal Court (ICC) into the crimes against humanity of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Trillanes also vowed to file cyberlibel charges against several personalities who