Sen. Ping Lacson revealed that Orly Guteza, the surprise witness presented by Sen. Rodante Marcoleta in the Senate flood control probe, could not be found at his registered address.
Guteza, who alleged that he delivered cash-filled luggage to former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, will be subpoenaed once the Blue Ribbon Committee hearings resume.
Lacson said doubts surround Guteza’s affidavit after a notary lawyer denied signing it, prompting a possible falsification investigation by the Manila RTC.
Despite this, the committee will still evaluate Guteza’s sworn statement if he remains missing.
Lacson aims to resume the hearings by November 14 and has asked Marcoleta’s help in locating the elusive witness.
Source: PhilNews24 | October 29, 2025
