Former security aides to ex-Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co have denied allegations by 18 of their former colleagues that they were involved in delivering suitcases full of cash to former Speaker Martin Romualdez.

The lawyer representing the remaining 'maleta boys' announced he would prepare an affidavit to debunk statements from group members who later recanted their testimonies before prosecutors.

Ten individuals, known as the 'maleta boys,' were released after posting bail for perjury charges.

The recantation of four 'maleta boys' has brought scrutiny to the methods of Duterte supporters, with implications for lawyer Jude Sabio Baligod who may face additional charges if the recantations are deemed legitimate.

Lawyer Levito Baligod, representing 18 alleged former bagmen known as the 'maleta boys,' appealed for public support after a court failed to process their bail application.

Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez has filed his counter-affidavit with the Office of the Ombudsman, addressing complaints against him and citing a recantation by 'maleta boys'.

The lawyer representing the remaining "maleta boys" announced plans to prepare an affidavit to debunk statements from those who recanted their testimonies, alleging claims of being under duress.

A public interest lawyer stated that the recantation of four "maleta boys" witnesses reinforces a pattern of allegedly manufactured evidence and unreliable witnesses from the previous administration.

Justice Secretary Remulla has accused the camp of House Speaker Romualdez of being behind the recantations of three out of four 'maleta boys' involved in a case. Romualdez, however, has denied the allegations, stating that Remulla's comments show prejudice.

The counsel for 18 former soldiers, known as the 'Maleta Boys,' has criticized the filing of multiple cyber libel cases against them in various courts, labeling it as harassment and procedural haste.

Atty. Levito Baligod, counsel for the 'Maleta boys,' announced plans to submit evidence, including audio recordings and text messages, to the Office of the Ombudsman to counter former group members' recantations.

Manila Representative Bienvenido Abante called on the four individuals known as the 'maleta boys,' alleged bagmen for former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co, to come forward and disclose the full truth. He urged them to identify those who prepared their affidavits.

Manila Representative Bienvenido Abante has challenged the four alleged 'maleta boys,' or bagmen of former lawmaker Zaldy Co, to disclose the truth and identify those behind the affidavits they have since retracted.

Ten of the 18 alleged bagmen, known as 'maleta boys,' of former lawmaker Zaldy Co were arrested in Manila after failing to post bail for four counts of perjury.

The National Prosecution Service in the Philippines has given the green light to file criminal charges against lawyer Levito Baligod and 18 alleged 'maleta boys' (suitcase boys).