AFP Clarifies "Ex-Marines" Term for Alleged Political Bagmen

The Armed Forces of the Philippines deemed it misleading to refer to 18 individuals, who claimed to be "bagmen" for a former lawmaker in a cash-for-votes scheme, as "ex-Marines."

7 Jun, 05:37 — 7 Jun, 05:37

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AFP: Misleading to still call alleged bagmen ‘ex-Marines’

The Armed Forces of the Philippines said it would be “misleading” to still describe as “ex-Marines” the group of 18 individuals who claimed to have served as “bagmen” for a former lawmaker who sent suitcases of cash to various political figures as kickbacks from public works funds. In a statement on Friday, the AFP stressed

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