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.
Lawmaker linked to anomalous flood control projects in US for medical reasons, says House spokesman
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., This news data comes from:http://xs888999.com
- An AI simulation of a Mount Fuji eruption is being used to prepare Tokyo for the worst
- No winner in lotto draws for Aug 30
- House committee subpoenas Sarah Discaya, 4 other contractors over flood control project anomalies
- International media protest over journalist deaths in Gaza
- Former Bulacan district engineer admits going to casinos
- Lacson: House can't return proposed 2026 budget to Palace
- First millennial saint: Vatican to canonize 'God's Influencer' Carlo Acutis
- ‘Lannie’ will bring rain showers, thunderstorms over North Luzon —Pagasa
- Marcos to create independent commission to investigate flood control anomalies
- Marcos willing to submit to a lifestyle check
