Ombudsman skeptical on affidavit by former soldiersMANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has cast doubts on the joint affidavit executed by 18 former soldiers who claimed to have delivered millions of pesos in cash to government officials, dismissing the allegations as “canard” and politically motivated. “It is hard to believe that all 18 of them knew everything written in that affidavit. The joint affidavit was filed before the Office of the Ombudsman last week by lawyer Levi Baligod. What was that – were there 18 soldiers as witnesses? Meanwhile, a religious leader who signed as witness to the affidavit clarified that he did not vouch for the truthfulness of the claims made by the former soldiers.

Source: Philippine Star March 01, 2026 01:03 UTC