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Trillanes Fires Back: Denies 2M Dollars Allegation, Vows Legal Action
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Former senator and critic of the Duterte administration Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes IV has strongly rejected claims that he received $2 million from Zaldy Co in connection with the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into former President Rodrigo Duterte.
In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Trillanes called the allegation “a blatant lie” and accused unnamed individuals of trying to discredit the ongoing ICC proceedings.
“I vehemently deny that I received $2M or any amount from Zaldy Co for the ICC investigation or any other purpose,” he wrote. “This is an attempt to discredit the ongoing ICC proceedings against duterte. I will be filing cyberlibel cases against Levi Baligod, Mike Defensor, Jay Sonza, the 18 ex-soldiers, and all those who are maliciously circulating this blatant lie. This is not new to me. I will not be distracted. Hahabulin ko kayo.”
Trillanes did not mince words in signaling that he plans to pursue legal action against those he named, accusing them of spreading malicious falsehoods online.
The former navy officer and outspoken Duterte critic has been involved in several high‑profile political and legal battles in the Philippines over the years. His latest response underscores his continued refusal to be silenced amid controversial political disputes.
In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Trillanes called the allegation “a blatant lie” and accused unnamed individuals of trying to discredit the ongoing ICC proceedings.
“I vehemently deny that I received $2M or any amount from Zaldy Co for the ICC investigation or any other purpose,” he wrote. “This is an attempt to discredit the ongoing ICC proceedings against duterte. I will be filing cyberlibel cases against Levi Baligod, Mike Defensor, Jay Sonza, the 18 ex-soldiers, and all those who are maliciously circulating this blatant lie. This is not new to me. I will not be distracted. Hahabulin ko kayo.”
Trillanes did not mince words in signaling that he plans to pursue legal action against those he named, accusing them of spreading malicious falsehoods online.
The former navy officer and outspoken Duterte critic has been involved in several high‑profile political and legal battles in the Philippines over the years. His latest response underscores his continued refusal to be silenced amid controversial political disputes.
Feb 24, 2026
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