6 of 18 ‘bagmen’ sign testimonyMANILA, Philippines — Only six of the 18 alleged bagmen of fugitive ex-lawmaker Zaldy Co signed the testimony they gave to the National Bureau of Investigation, according to NBI director Melvin Matibag. “Of course, our agents did not agree because that’s the personal recollection of the 18 ex-Marines. They just needed to sign their testimonies that were simply reduced into writing,” he added. The NBI chief said Baligod wanted to withdraw the signatures of his six clients, to no avail. In any case, whether or not the ex-Marines signed the affidavits, they still consented to record their question-and-answer sessions with investigators that could later be used in court, Matibag said.

Source: Philippine Star March 18, 2026 16:34 UTC