Escudero received money from Co — ex-bagmen

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero allegedly received money in four suitcases at his house, according to the supposed former bagmen of ex-congressman Zaldy Co.

At a press conference on Tuesday, 18 former employees of Co were joined by four others, and two individuals said they had delivered suitcases of varying sizes to Escudero’s house.

One of the individuals said they were even able to eat shrimp inside Escudero’s house along with the senator’s house help.

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The press conference was led by former lawmaker Mike Defensor, who has been accused of bribing the 18 supposed bagmen P5 million to give testimonies against government officials.

This is a developing story. /mcm

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