Zaldy Co gave Martin Romualdez a shirt as gift, not ‘maleta’ – witness

Inquirer.net - Oct 22, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — A prosecution witness told the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Thursday that he saw former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co give a shirt as a “gift” to former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, not “maleta” (suitcase) with cash. Police Maj. Hermelo Dichoso, team leader of Co’s security team, testified during the bail hearing

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