Imee Marcos files resolution directing probe into ex-Marine Corps personnel

Philippine Canadian Inquirer
February 25, 2026

(Screengrab from Senate of the Philippines/YouTube)

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Imee Marcos filed Senate Resolution No. 317 directing a probe over an alleged money delivery scheme involving ex-military personnel employed by former Cong. Zaldy Co and the reported cooperation of certain government officials with the International Criminal Court.

“Hindi maaaring trial by publicity ang mangyari. Hindi maaaring ang institusyon ng Senado at pati na rin ang Kongreso at ang dangal ng bawat halal ng bayan, Senado man o Kongresista ay mayurakan nang walang kalaban-laban,” Marcos said in a press briefing.

(The matter should not be addressed through a trial by publicity. The Senate and the Congress, as institutions, as well as the integrity of every elected official, be it a senator or a congressman, should not be smeared without any proper defense.)

She noted that she’s protecting the integrity of the Senate because it’s the ‘fortress of the country’ and not because of certain personalities or connections.

In relation to the allegations made, Marcos has urged the supposed former Marine Corps personnel to share their testimonies under oath to make the probe official.

“Kung may paratang, ilatag ninyo nang malinaw. Kung may ebidensya, ilabas ninyo nang buong tapang. Kumbaga sa maleta, mananatiling sikreto ang laman nyan kung hindi ilalatag sa lamesa at bubuksan. Dito natin buksan sa senado at suriin ang maleta ng katotohanan,” she said.

(If there’s an allegation, you should present it clearly. If there’s evidence, you should present it with full courage. Basically, in suitcases, the content will remain a secret unless presented and revealed. Let us open it here in the Senate and analyze the suitcase of truth.)

According to official records, Philippine Navy spokesperson Capt. Marissa Arlene Martinez said on Wednesday that the four people among the personalities introduced by private lawyer Levito Baligod “were never members of the Philippine Navy or the Philippine Marine Corps”.

The majority, meanwhile, were either dishonorably discharged from their service or have retired with good standing, Martinez added.