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Marcos: Zaldy Co Tried to Blackmail Me

President Marcos rejects blackmail attempts by Zaldy Co's lawyer to stop video releases, affirming the passport cancellation amid corruption allegations involving P100 billion budget insertions.

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(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said there was an attempt from the camp of resigned congressman Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co to blackmail him.

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Marcos Accuses Zaldy Co Lawyer of ‘Blackmail’

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, November 26, claimed that a lawyer of his erstwhile ally, resigned Ako Bicol representative Zaldy Co, tried to “blackmail” him to prevent the cancellation of the embattled former lawmaker’s passport.  “I have something to tell you. Zaldy Co’s lawyer approached us and tried to blackmail us saying that if we don’t cancel his passport, he won’t release the video. I do not negotiate …

·Philippines
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'I do not negotiate with criminals': Marcos slams Zaldy Co’s lawyer over alleged blackmail attempt

The alleged deal? Co will no longer release his taped accusations as long as the government does not cancel his passport. 

·Manila, Philippines
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The Manila TimesThe Manila Times
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Marcos: 'Zaldy Co tried to blackmail me'

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday revealed there was an attempt from the camp of former congressman Zaldy Co to blackmail him.

·Manila, Philippines
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Marcos Jr.: Zaldy Co tried to 'blackmail' admin to keep passport

Resigned congressman Zaldy Co has been in touch with the government to try to negotiate for him to retain his passport, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Wedn

·Quezon City, Philippines
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GMA Filipino NewsGMA Filipino News
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Marcos: Zaldy Co camp tried to blackmail me but I don't negotiate with criminals

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. said Wednesday the camp of former lawmaker Zaldy Co tried to ''blackmail'' him.

·Quezon City, Philippines
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The Filipino TimesThe Filipino Times

Marcos accuses Zaldy Co camp of attempted blackmail

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. accused the camp of former lawmaker Zaldy Co of attempting to “blackmail” him amid ongoing investigations into Co’s alleged involvement in anomalies. In a video message posted on Facebook, Marcos said Co’s lawyer approached the government and supposedly threatened that they would stop releasing video statements if authorities refrained from canceling …

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GMA Filipino News broke the news in Quezon City, Philippines on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
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