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NBI’s Matibag: 18 bagmen’s claims may have been ‘coached’

MANILA, Philippines — There are indicators that the testimonies of the 18 supposed bagmen of former lawmaker Zaldy Co were “coached” and “coordinated,” National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag said on Monday. He disclosed these indicators during the Senate blue ribbon committee meeting on the flood-control probe, citing the NBI’s assessment. “The political

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We now have 2 Senates: PH vs Malacañang – Cayetano

MANILA, Philippines – As he continued to insist on Monday on being Senate president, Alan Peter Cayetano noted that there were already two upper chambers – “the Senate of the Philippines and the Senate of Malacañang.” According to Cayetano, Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian rejected his proposal of an interim setup, under which both

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NBI’s Matibag: Co’s 18 ex-bodyguards interviewed

MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag said that while they interviewed the 18 former bodyguards of ex-Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co, only five signed their testimonies, as their legal counsel, Levito Baligod, allegedly wanted to destroy the documents. Matibag made the claim during the Senate blue ribbon committee hearing on

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Illegal Thai worker deported from South Korea after sleeping drunk in taxi

A Thai man working illegally in South Korea is facing deportation after passing out in a taxi while under the influence of alcohol. The case emerged after a Thai woman living in South Korea shared details on social media, describing the situation involving her male friend. In her post, she said the man had been …

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SHAABAA: Avila erupts for 60 points as eliminations end conclude

Uriel Avila delivered spectacular scoring performances to power Batch 2022-Comforser Tires to s hard-earned victory as the elimination round of the Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (SHAABAA) Season 29 concluded on Sunday, June 7, at the Magis Eagles Arena in Mandaue City.

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Matibag: Alleged bagmen’s testimony ‘weak,’ ‘mostly hearsay’

MANILA, Philippines — National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag pressed on Monday that the testimonies of the 18 self-proclaimed bagmen of former Rep. Zaldy Co are “weak” and “mostly hearsay.” Matibag asserted this during the Senate blue ribbon committee’s consultative meeting on its flood-control probe. “The majority of the statements are hearsay so

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