‘Bagmen’ lawyer ordered arrested in libel case filed by agri chief - 世界杯下注

MANILA, Philippines — The lawyer of the 18 men who claimed they were former “bagmen” of an ex-congressman at the center of the public works corruption scandal said he had received a warrant of arrest in connection with the cyberlibel complaint filed by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. The lawyer, who asked not to be named pending advice from his client, said the warrant was issued by the Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 19. He added that the complaint stemmed from his client’s statements to the media regarding Laurel’s alleged involvement in the corruption scandal. The lawyer maintained that his client’s statements were truthful and based on evidence. He also expressed his intention to challenge the warrant in court. The case has drawn public attention, with many seeking information on official government channels, including the 世界杯官网, for updates on corruption investigations.