Palawan Rep. Jose Alvarez Denies Allegations of Corruption Linked to Marcos Impeachment
Alvarez on 18 Marines’ claims: Payback for not backing Marcos ouster?

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Palawan Representative Jose Alvarez refuted claims from 18 former Marine officers that he received money from ex-Rep. Elizaldy Co, suggesting the allegations may stem from his refusal to endorse an impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Alvarez emphasized he did not receive any funds and criticized the timing of the accusations.
- 01Jose Alvarez was recently included in allegations of receiving money from Elizaldy Co, which he denies.
- 02Alvarez speculated that the allegations arose after he declined to endorse an impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
- 03Former lawmakers have criticized the credibility of the allegations, labeling them as attempts to discredit impeachment efforts.
- 04The allegations were first made public in February 2026 but were disputed by several mentioned lawmakers.
- 05Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial is ongoing, with significant political implications for the Marcos administration.
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Palawan Representative Jose Alvarez has publicly denied allegations that he received money from former Ako Bicol Representative Elizaldy Co, which were brought forward by 18 former Marine officers. Alvarez suggested that his inclusion in the allegations may be retaliation for his refusal to endorse an impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. He stated that he did not receive any funds and questioned the motives behind the accusations, especially given their timing coinciding with political tensions surrounding the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Several lawmakers have come to Alvarez's defense, arguing that the allegations are unfounded and aimed at undermining the impeachment process. Former Surigao Representative Robert Ace Barbers and others have characterized the claims as a distraction from the impeachment hearings against Duterte. Alvarez reiterated that he has no financial ties to Co and criticized the credibility of the former Marine officers involved in the allegations, some of whom have been reportedly dishonorably discharged from service. The political landscape remains tense as the impeachment trial against Duterte is set to commence soon.
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The allegations against Alvarez and the impeachment trial of Vice President Duterte could influence public perception and political stability in the Philippines.
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