Ramon Tulfo on claims he got money from Zaldy Co: I wish it’s true

MANILA, Philippines – Columnist Ramon Tulfo on Tuesday denied receiving money from the supposed former bagmen and bodyguards of ex-congressman Zaldy Co.

Co’s self-proclaimed lackey named Tulfo as one of the media personalities who allegedly received bags of money from flood control projects.

“Hahahaha! I wish that was true,” Tulfo quipped in a social media post.

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He also questioned how millions of pesos would fit in a small bag, as the supposed bagman described.

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“How would a large amount of money fit in a single bag? Maybe a bayong (traditional Filipino utility bag),” he said.

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Tulfo also called it an “honor” that Co’s so-called “bagmen” mentioned him.

“Whoever taught this guy to implicate me, thank you! I consider it an honor to be in the company of the maleta (suitcase) boys,” Tulfo added.

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Tulfo is the older brother of Senators Erwin and Raffy Tulfo. Erwin Tulfo was also previously accused of receiving flood control money from Co.

In response, the senator filed a libel complaint against Co’s alleged ex-employees. /mcm

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