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://xu-vap-uldy-ttoq.xs888999.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.
- Task force cites new threats to media workers
- Sotto willing to testify in Senate probe of flood control anomalies if summoned
- Private groups back DHSUD chief's anti-corruption policy
- Red Cross head says mass evacuation of Gaza City 'impossible'
- Indonesian finance minister's home looted as protest anger grows
- Manila marks National Heroes Day with job fair
- PNP chief Torre relieved, Nartatez to take over
- LPA may still develop into short-lived tropical cyclone
- Indonesia hosts annual US-led combat drills with Indo-Pacific allies
- Remulla pledges transparency and impartiality as Ombudsman
