Hearing turned press briefing: Co’s alleged ex-security aides rehash corruption claims (opens original article in a new tab)

Alleged ex-security aides of former congressman Zaldy Co rehashed corruption claims at a press briefing in Mandaluyong City, with new accusations against several politicians.

• Former congressman Zaldy Co's alleged ex-security aides rehashed corruption claims at a press briefing in Mandaluyong City on June 16, 2026.
• The event, initially billed as a Senate blue ribbon committee hearing, failed to include senators and instead became a media briefing with vloggers and Duterte supporters present.
• New accusations were made against senators Chiz Escudero, Kiko Pangilinan, and Commission on Elections Chairperson George Erwin Garcia, who denied the allegations.