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.
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., This news data comes from:http://kbjof.052298.com
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.
Lawmaker linked to anomalous flood control projects in US for medical reasons, says House spokesman
- House panel defers 2026 DPWH budget until agency submit changes
- 'Lannie' exits PH — Pagasa
- Former president Duterte's health stable despite high blood sugar, says VP Sara
- Marcos names Dizon as DPWH secretary
- Labubu fans flock to stores after launch of mini dolls
- More funding sought for sports commission
- House tackles P881B public works budget amid flood control anomalies
- Modi: India, Japan to 'shape the Asian century'
- Chinese warships shadow Philippine, Australian, Canadian drills in Zambales
- Filipino priest wins Ramon Magsaysay Award for activism against Duterte's drug war
