Luistro, De Lima on 'ex-Marines' kickback claims: There are lying

MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro and Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima have denied receiving money from former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co, saying the allegations are lies being propagated to discredit prosecutors in the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. In statements on Thursday, they described the accusations made during the Senate blue ribbon committee hearing on the flood control corruption scandal as an attempt to destroy their credibility. Luistro said the claims would not affect the preparations of the prosecution panel in the Duterte impeachment trial. Luistro is the lead public prosecutor, […]...

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