The ‘maleta boys’ keep coming. Now, they’re implicating Sara Duterte

Another alleged bagman who claims to have delivered suitcases of cash to Vice President Sara Duterte has come forward. On Thursday, October 29, a man using the alias “Chris” showed up at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to testify about the alleged deliveries. He identified himself as the former driver of former House speaker Lord Allan Velasco, a known Duterte ally. Chris said he worked for Velasco for two years, from 2020 to 2022. He was wearing a butter-yellow hoodie. His face was covered by a neck gaiter, leaving only his eyes visible. Chris claimed that, from 2021 to 2022, he delivered suitcases that, he was told, contained money for Duterte, following Velasco’s instructions. Chris said he learned that the deliveries were intended for Duterte from a certain Victor Sioco, whom he identified as Velasco’s head driver. Chris also said he worked alongside Rodulfo Gracioso Jr.

, a self-confessed bagman who previously claimed to have delivered money to Duterte. Chris, however, admitted that he never personally saw what was inside the suitcases. How did Chris back up his claims? Asked by reporters to back up his claims with evidence, Chris showed screenshots of his Facebook MyDay posts. One showed a black background with the words “OTW DAVAO” in white text. Chris said he posted it on June 16, 2021. He also showed a photo of a white car that, he claimed, was driven by Sioco. Chris said they were told not to take photos or post anything about their activities on social media. However, he said he still did, defying the instruction. ALLEGED BAGMAN. Alias ‘Chris’ shows reporters a screenshot of his Facebook MyDay post, which reads ‘OTW DAVAO,’ on October 29, 2026. He presented it as among the evidence supporting his claim that he delivered cash to Vice President Sara…