Suitcase claim vs Marcos a lousy script – PalaceMANILA, Philippines — Malacañang yesterday dismissed as a “lousy script” the story of 18 men who introduced themselves as former Marines, who claimed they delivered suitcases containing billions of pesos to the houses of President Marcos and his cousin, former speaker Martin Romualdez. You know that it contains a lie,” Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said at a press briefing. Levi Baligod, who organized the press briefing, claimed the total amount of money delivered by the bagmen might have hit P805 billion. “Before December 2023, they (soldiers) were ordered to exchange pesos to dollars – two suitcases each containing P56 million. “I vehemently deny that I received $2 million or any amount from Zaldy Co for the ICC investigation or for any other purpose.

Source: Philippine Star February 25, 2026 19:01 UTC