Sotto, Tulfo to sue 'ex-Marines', lawyer for libel over kickback claims

MANILA, Philippines —  Senators Erwin Tulfo and Vicente Sotto III said they will file raps against the 18 alleged former Marines, including their lawyer, Levi Baligod, who linked them to flood control projects kickbacks from former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co. In separate messages to the Inquirer on Friday, the two senators shared their plan following a Senate hearing where some of the alleged former Marines claimed that cash-filled suitcases (“maleta”) had been delivered to them. Tulfo said he will file “libel on Monday after the [blue ribbon committee] hearing in the morning.” Asked if he will also file cases against Baligod and […]...

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