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 news data comes from:http://vhyuig.xs888999.com
Lawmaker linked to anomalous flood control projects in US for medical reasons, says House spokesman
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.
- Protesters storm Discaya office in Pasig to demand accountability for 'ghost flood control projects'
- Metro Manila disaster agencies expand response areas in preparation for 'Big One'
- Heavy rains flood parts of Metro Manila anew
- Lacson seeks probe of 2 PH contractors' board members for conflict of interest
- UK police arrest hundreds in latest Palestine Action demo
- 2 Marikina policemen accused of molestation
- Comelec to resume BARMM polls ballot printing Thursday
- In Taiwan, competing narratives over the meaning of China's massive military show
- Sara says govt corruption probe a 'zarzuela,' plans to meet Robredo im Bicol festival
- Protesters storm Discaya compound for second straight day
