PHSenator Erwin Tulfo has filed a criminal complaint against former Congressman Michael Defensor, lawyer Levi Baligod, and two former bodyguards of resigned lawmaker Zaldy Co—Jeron Valderama and Bernard Gumban—for alleged defamatory statements regarding his involvement in a flood control project scandal. The accusations claim Tulfo received kickbacks and was involved in trafficking, with the allegations being spread through social media. These claims were made during a flood control investigation led by Senator Rodante Marcoleta, following a leadership change in the Senate. Tulfo denies any involvement in government projects, stating he has not received any funds from such initiatives and rejects the allegations as false. The case adds to ongoing legal actions against Zaldy Co’s former security personnel, who previously accused other politicians of corruption.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the allegations and Tulfo's denial without overtly favoring either side. It reports both the accusations against Tulfo and his rebuttals, while maintaining neutrality in tone and structure. There is no clear ideological leaning in the framing of the story, though the subject is,
