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.
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, This news data comes from:http://www.705-888.com
- Bureau of Customs seeks missing luxury cars of contractor Sarah Discaya
- MMDA readies for FIVB men’s volleyball
- Thousands protest in Nepal over social media ban, corruption
- Comelec probes 15 contractors for illegal campaign donations
- Lawmaker linked to anomalous flood control projects in US for medical reasons, says House spokesman
- Supreme Court urged to act on fake complaints
- Israeli army: Gaza City now 'a dangerous combat zone'
- Napolcom welcomes Nartatez’s move to recall Torre’s reassignments
- Fuel prices up for 3rd straight week
- ERC amends net-metering rules to expand renewable energy options
