Before ‘maleta,’ durabox used to haul alleged kickbacks, Sandiganbayan told

Inquirer.net - Oct 15, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Prior to suitcases (maleta), the purported bagmen of former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co used durable plastic boxes called “duraboxes” to haul cash intended for alleged kickbacks. This is what a witness at a Sandiganbayan Third Division hearing revealed on Thursday. Rodante Orbillo made this known when he took the witness stand

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MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said on Thursday that individuals who take wacky photos inside the session hall could receive warnings, stressing that both the Senate and the hall are “sacred.” “The session hall and the Senate are sacred because this is where we craft many important laws and discuss important issues, so

Court told: ‘Maleta’ allegedly sent to Sotto, Quimbo, Trillanes

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MANILA, Philippines — A purported bagman told the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Thursday that he delivered suitcases, or “maleta,” allegedly filled with cash, to Sen. Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, former Rep. Stella Quimbo, and former Sen. Antonio Trillanes. Trillanes has denied the allegation, while the Inquirer is still awaiting comments from Sotto and Quimbo. READ:

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