MANILA, Philippines - Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Elizaldy Co is in the US for medical reasons, House of Representatives spokesman Prisicilla Abante confirmed on Thursday.
"Sa pagkakaalam ko (I know), he is currently out of the country, I understand he is in the United States for medical treatment with appropriate travel documents," Abante said.
Lawmaker linked to anomalous flood control projects in US for medical reasons, says House spokesman, This news data comes from:http://offqo.gangzhifhm.com
This confirmed reports that Co was currently out of the country amid investigation into anomalous flood control projects, some of which involved his company, Sunwest Construction.
Co is also tagged by Navotas Rep. Tobias Tiangco as among those who had requested billions of pesos of funds from the Department of Public Works and Highways for his district.
- Trump moves to cut more foreign aid, risking shutdown
- House party leaders want to return proposed 2026 budget to Executive
- Plea written in blood saves Chinese woman trapped in locked room
- SSS rolls out historic pension reform program
- Social pension eyed for indigent seniors​
- President asks governor to expose irregularities in govt projects
- Alex Eala targets US Open Round of 32 in rematch against Spanish rival
- India warns Pakistan of more cross-border flooding due to heavy monsoon rains
- Cusi charged over Malampaya deal
- Lacson: Torre 'acted beyond his authority'
