‘Ex-marines’ repeat kickback claims; Sotto, Tulfo named

Former Marines have once again publicly accused Senators Tito Sotto III and Erwin Tulfo of receiving kickbacks from the office of ex-congressman Zaldy Co. These ex-marines, who claim they were Co's "bagmen," maintain their allegations with legal counsel by their side. This revelation is significant as it implicates prominent political figures in a corruption scandal, raising questions about accountability within the legislative branch. The accusations could potentially influence public trust in political leadership and prompt further investigations into the alleged misconduct.