‘Maleta boys’ to testify vs Romualdez in plunder bail hearing

Inquirer.net - Oct 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Two former bodyguards of ex-Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co, known as the “maleta boys,” are set to testify on Monday in the bail hearing of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, who is facing a plunder case over alleged kickbacks worth P7.44 billion. George Villalon Jr. and Johnny Buduan will take the witness

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