Former Marine Orly Guteza has withdrawn his allegations against Martin Romualdez, claiming he was coerced by Senator Rodante Marcoleta and former congressman Mike Defensor to falsely implicate Romualdez in a kickback scheme.

MANILA, Philippines — “Where is Orly Guteza?” Former Congressman Mike Defensor said on Thursday that he received information that Orly Guteza is still in the Philippines, but does not know his exact…

Orly Guteza, a retired Marine, has recanted his previous accusations against Romualdez in a multibillion-peso flood control corruption scandal, stating he was tapped by Marcoleta and Defensor.

Former Congressman Mike Defensor announced that he has received information indicating that Orly Guteza is still in the Philippines, though his exact location remains unknown.

Former Congressman Mike Defensor announced that he has received information indicating that Orly Guteza is still in the Philippines, though his exact location remains unknown.