MANILA, Philippines - Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Elizaldy Co is in the US for medical reasons, House of Representatives spokesman Prisicilla Abante confirmed on Thursday.
Lawmaker linked to anomalous flood control projects in US for medical reasons, says House spokesman
"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://ibqw-et-jxao-ahl.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.
- Putin tells Xi China-Russia ties are at 'unprecedented level'
- Tensions soar in Indonesia as protests over police brutality and lawmakers' allowances continue
- Thai court dismisses prime minister over compromising phone call with Cambodian leader
- DOST, SM Supermalls partner to empower businesses with sustainable practices
- Heavy rain falls in parts of Southeast Asia after tropical storm blows into Vietnam
- NATIONAL ARTIST'S HOMETOWN
- Kris Aquino is alive, says friend amid reports of death
- House justice panel to probe US' extradition request for Quiboloy
- Prompt release of educational aids sought
- Dizon to abolish DPWH internal special investigation team created to look into the flood control anomalies
