16 ex-Marines and 2 ex-PH army soldiers expose P805-B cash run; Marcos named: Lawyer alleges #ICC probers got cash during Phl visit ANTI-CORRUPTION advocate lawyer Levito Baligod (right), who recently presented alleged evidence (including photos shown left) in connection with the flood control projects controversy, was the former counsel of pork barrel scam whistleblower Benhur Luy against businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles.PHOTOGRAPHS BY JEROD ORCULLO FOR DAILY TRIBUNE Jerod Orcullo Published on:  25 Feb 2026, 01:29 President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday was accused of being the “mastermind” of a multibillion-peso corruption scheme where members of the Philippine Marine Corps were used to deliver suitcases of cash to politicians —including investigators of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Lawyer Levito Baligod made the allegation in a press conference at Club Filipino in San Juan where he appeared alongside 18 former Marines whom he identified as former comrades of “Floodgate” surprise witness Master Sgt. Orly Regala Guteza. Guteza had earlier surfaced in the Senate in connection with its investigation into the anomalous flood control projects. Baligod said he is in possession of sworn affidavits from the Marines detailing repeated deliveries of cash-filled suitcases to unnamed politicians. Alleged flood control racket According to Baligod, the money —totaling P805 billion — was connected to anomalous flood control projects funded by the national government. Flood mitigation projects have been among the largest infrastructure allocations under recent national budgets, drawing scrutiny from some lawmakers and watchdog groups over alleged overpricing and ghost projects. Baligod claimed that even before certain flood control contracts could formally begin, Marines were already “remitting” money from the Valle Verde residence of former House Representative Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co in Pasig City. “Even before their contracts started, they were already remitting cash from Mr. Zaldy Co at his house,” Baligod said in Filipino. He alleged that Co’s staff would check and verify the amounts inside bags of cash before these were packed into suitcases and delivered to various officials. Baligod directly implicated President Marcos in the supposed disbursement scheme. “The root cause and mastermind of the corruption is none other than President Marcos. Both Speaker Romualdez and Zaldy Co won’t act without the orders of PBBM,” he said. “I hold him responsible because, being the Chief Executive, he is the chief implementer of our laws,” he added. The President, former Speaker Martin Romualdez, and Co have not issued statements on the accusations as of press time. ICC jurisdiction questioned Baligod expanded his allegations to include ICC investigators who were probing former President Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial anti-drug campaign. The Philippines formally withdrew from the Rome Statute — the treaty that created the ICC — in March 2019 during Duterte’s administration. However, the ICC has maintained that it retained jurisdiction over crimes committed while the Philippines was a member-state, particularly those that occurred between 2016 and 2019. Baligod rejected that position, insisting that ICC jurisdiction over the country ended in March 2019. He described the international tribunal’s ongoing proceedings as “manufactured” and not “bona fide.” Alleged funds for ICC visit Baligod claimed that shortly before ICC investigators arrived in the Philippines in December 2023, the Marines were instructed to prepare two bags containing P56 million supposedly intended for “foreigners.” He said the Marines later identified the individuals as ICC officers who would be interviewing witnesses in the drug war investigation. Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has publicly stated that ICC probers visited the country in December 2023 to meet with witnesses. Baligod, however, alleged that the investigators interviewed only the witnesses identified by Trillanes, conducted interviews in private properties instead of government offices, and allowed their vehicles, food, and accommodations to be paid for by individuals politically opposed to Duterte. “The ICC investigators themselves committed graft and corruption,” Baligod alleged. The ICC has previously maintained that its investigations follow strict legal and procedural standards. Ombudsman complaint planned Baligod said he intends to file a complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman based on the affidavits he claims to possess. “I am holding onto a sliver of hope that the Ombudsman will do his job,” he said. If government institutions do not act on his complaint, Baligod said he is prepared to wait for the next administration to pursue the matter. “We will prove that the conduct of the ICC investigators in the Philippines was unprecedented because they were dined and wined by people who are publicly known to be opponents of the people hosting them,” he said. Palace: ICC has no jurisdiction over Phl As of posting, Malacañang has not directly addressed Baligod’s specific allegations, but the Palace has maintained that the ICC currently has no jurisdiction over the Philippines and has branded as “preposterous” related claims linking Marcos to supposed ICC maneuverings. Former Senator Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes IV, on the other hand, categorically denied Baligod’s claims and is preparing legal action against him and the ex-Marines involved. Trillanes said he “vehemently denies” receiving any amount from former lawmaker Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co in connection with the ICC investigation “or any other purpose,” calling the allegation a “blatant lie” intended to discredit the Hague proceedings against Rodrigo Duterte. He also announced plans to file cyberlibel cases against Atty. Levi Baligod, former Congressman Mike Defensor, broadcaster Jay Sonza, 18 ex-soldiers, and others “maliciously circulating” the claim online, warning: “I will not be distracted. Hahabulin ko kayo.” Who is Levi Baligod? Levito “Levi” Baligod is a Filipino lawyer and anti‑corruption advocate known for representing the whistleblowers in the multibillion‑peso PDAF (Priority Development Assistance Fund) or pork barrel scam that led to plunder cases filed against Janet Lim‑Napoles and several lawmakers in 2013. Hailing from Tuao, Cagayan, he studied Economics and Political Science at the University of the Philippines and Law at San Beda and the University of the East, passing the Bar in 2000. Baligod ran as an independent senatorial candidate in 2016 on an anti‑corruption platform but lost. He has pursued high‑profile cases, including the Governor Degamo murder and, most recently, alleged flood control and ICC‑linked corruption involving President Marcos and other officials. Read more at: https://tribune.net.ph/2026/02/24/18-ex-marines-expose-p805-b-cash-run-marcos-named-lawyer-alleges-icc-probers-got-cash-during-phl-visit Read more Daily Tribune stories at: https://tribune.net.ph/ #16ex-Marines #2exPHarmy #soldiers #expose #P805B #cash #suitcases #maleta #Marcos #PBBM #LAM #Lawyer #alleges #ICC #probers #cashrun #Philippines #visit

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WHAT IS EAT BULAGA ? Eat Bulaga, is the longest running noontime show in the Philippines. It started airing its very first episode on July 30, 1979 on RPN 9. Now on its 32nd year, the show is still an icon in launching trend-setter games as well as talent and personality-based searches. Eat Bulaga! is a noon-time variety show in the Philippines produced by  Television And Production Exponents Inc. (TAPE)and aired by GMA  Network. The show is broadcast from The New TAPE Studios (Eastside  Studio) at the GMA Broadway Centrum in New Manila, Quezon City.  Eat Bulaga! is aired Weekdays at 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm (PHT) and  Saturdays at 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm (PST). The show is also broadcast  worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV. This year, the show celebrates its  32nd year on Philippine Television. Eat Bulaga also holds the record  of being the longest-running program on air in the history of local television. HOW THE TITLE OF THE SHOW WAS CONCEIVED? Eat Bulaga premiered on July 30, 1979 on RPN at Broadcast City, Diliman,  Quezon City. Because the show was to occur during noontime, Eat was  used to represent lunchtime. Bulaga (which means "surprise" in English)  was to represent their plan to fill the show with lots of big surprises. This is  how the title "Eat Bulaga" came into existence. Plus, the title Bulaga could  also refer to its another meaning Peek-a-boo!, a game played with children.  Eat is the transliteration of It!, a word popularly known from the game tag.  Because both titles represent such activities of children, the slogan "Hangga't May Bata, May Eat Bulaga!" ("While There Are Still Children,  There will be Eat Bulaga!")  was born. Eat Bulaga Cast Main Hosts Sen. Tito Sotto Vic Sotto Joey de Leon Co-Host Jimmy Santos (1980–present) Keempee de Leon (1989–present) Ruby Rodriguez (1990–present) Anjo Yllana (1998–present) Toni Rose Gayda (1996–present) Allan K. (1995–present) Wally Bayola (2000–present) Paolo Ballesteros (2002–present) Jose Manalo (1996–present) Pia Guanio (2004–present) Daiana Menezes (2007–present) Pauleen Luna (August 12, 2005–present) Julia Clarete (2005–present) Michael V. (2005–present) Ryan Agoncillo (2009–present) Iza Calzado (2011–present) Featuring EB Babes (2006-present) Sugod Bahay Gang / Boom Boom Pow Boys (2009–present) The EB Babe With the loss of the SexBombs, the producers of Eat Bulaga decided to form a brand new in-house dance group, the EB Babes (the EB standing for "Eat Bulaga!").  The group was formed using a reality competition with open auditions.. The new  group officially debuted later during August 2006. The Return of the SexBomb Girls On December 16, 2006 the SexBomb Girls appeared on Eat Bulaga for the first time in nine months during the "Give Love on Christmas Day" segment with a song and  dance number. Former SexBomb Girl Sugar Mercado rejoined the girls in the said  number and some Eat Bulaga hosts were happy to see them again. On March 12,  the SexBomb Girls returned as "guest dancers" once again - but only appearing  during Fridays. Sex Bomb vs. EB Babes The two groups finally met each other in a "showdown" on February 3, 2007, as  requested by the public, especially the fans of both groups. The episode gained  a 31.2% share of the ratings for that day. Rumors later surfaced about a possible  rematch between the two groups, but in a TV interview with the SexBombs, it  was revealed that there would be no rematch with the EB Babes for a while, but,  a couple of weeks later, they met each other for another showdown, but, it was  less popular than the previous one. Right now, the SexBombs are currently seen  on Fridays on a temporary basis, while the EB Babes are also seen on the rest  of the week. Occasionally, the two groups can be seen together during opening  numbers on Saturday episodes. CURRENT LIST OF FUN-LOVING HOSTS OF EAT BULAGA.

Today, Eat Bulaga boasts of an impressive cast of fun-loving hosts  from all corners of the entertainment corridor. Shown here are some of them: Tito, Vic and Joey NOTE:You can click on the name of the co-hosts below to go to their personal profiles: Julia Clarete Toni Rose Gayda Pia Guanio Pauleen Luna Lougee Basabas Ruby Rodriguez Paolo Ballesteros Michael V Wally Bayola Jose Manalo Keempee De Leon Jimmy Santos Francis Magalona Allan K Anjo Yllana .