FACT CHECK: Tulfo punches holes in 5 claims by Zaldy Co’s 18 alleged ex-bodyguards
Senator Raffy Tulfo has challenged the credibility of 18 individuals who accused various political figures of corruption related to flood control projects. The situation escalated as Senator Erwin Tulfo filed defamation charges against the accusers after they failed to appear at a Senate hearing.
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This highlights ongoing political instability and corruption allegations within the Philippine government, impacting public trust in legislative investigations.
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The article reports on conflicting testimonies and legal actions taken by public officials without adopting a partisan stance.
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