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Ex-Marines confirm Guteza's alleged cash delivery claims

Published Feb 24, 2026 03:10 pm
Pork Barrel Fund Scam whistleblower Atty. Levi Baligod on Tuesday, Feb. 24, presents the 18 men who were said to be former workmates of Orly Guteza during his time as Zaldy Co's security personnel. The men were said to have allegedly delivered suitcases filled with money to the houses of several high-ranking government officials, including Co, the President, and former House Speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez. (Photo from Mike Defensor)
Pork Barrel Fund Scam whistleblower Atty. Levi Baligod on Tuesday, Feb. 24, presents the 18 men who were said to be former workmates of Orly Guteza during his time as Zaldy Co's security personnel. The men were said to have allegedly delivered suitcases filled with money to the houses of several high-ranking government officials, including Co, the President, and former House Speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez. (Photo from Mike Defensor)

Eighteen former Marines who previously worked and served as personnel for businessman Zaldy Co publicly came forward on Tuesday, Feb. 24, to confirm the allegations of delivering suitcases filled with cash to the residences of Co, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., and former House Speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez.

In a press conference held in San Juan City, pork barrel fund scam whistleblower Atty. Levi Baligod presented the men, who claimed to reveal the truth behind corruption in the national government and corroborate the testimony of Orly Guteza.

Guteza, first introduced by Sen. Rodante Marcoleta during the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearings in September 2025, had testified he was one of the men who personally delivered suitcases containing approximately P48 million each to high-ranking officials. 


Baligod noted that 12 other men were unable to attend the press conference, citing personal reasons, including concerns for spouses employed in government. Ten more are expected to reveal their identities "in due time."

During the event, the 18 men confirmed Guteza's account, stating that they coordinated deliveries through a group chat detailing recipients, destinations, and amounts.

"Mayro'n kaming group chat sa team namin kay Boss Zaldy Co. Doon pino-post lahat kung saan magde-deliver, kanino, at kung ilang maleta (Our team and Boss Zaldy Co have a group chat where we post the details of our deliveries, including where it will be delivered, to whom, and how many suitcases will be sent)," one of the men said.
“Hindi pa nila nakukuha ang kontrata ay nag-uumpisa na silang mag-remit kay ginoong Zaldy Co, doon sa kanyang bahay sa Valle Verde Phase 6 sa Pasig City (They have not yet received the contract and yet they were already starting to remit money to Zaldy Co at his residence in Valle Verde Phase 6 in Pasig City)," Baligod revealed.

"Nakapag-deliver po kami sa 41 Forbes po. Meron din po sa Ilocos, kasama po si Cong. Zaldy. Sa Ilocos, limang maleta po (We have already delivered at 41 Forbes. There were also deliveries in Ilocos together with Cong. Zaldy. In Ilocos, were delivered five suitcases)," another witness added. Baligod clarified that the delivery was made at President Marcos' house in Paoay, Ilocos Norte.

Baligod further alleged that about P805 billion had been delivered by the group to government officials.

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