Lawyer of 18 ‘bagmen’ admits oversight in de Lima’s inclusion in list

MANILA, Philippines — The lawyer of the 18 supposed “bagmen” of former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co on Thursday admitted a possible “oversight” in naming Mamamayang Liberal partylist Rep. Leila de Lima among the lawmakers who allegedly received suitcases of cash as kickbacks from flood control projects. Atty. Levito “Levi” Baligod’s admission directly contradicted