DA chief sues Co, Baligod, ‘ex-Marines’

2026-03-19 - 21:30

MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Thursday filed separate cyberlibel cases against resigned Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co, 18 “ex-Marines” and their lawyer Levito Baligod over their claims that he was involved in agricultural smuggling and the delivery of alleged kickbacks to some government officials. Tiu Laurel filed the complaints before the