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, This news data comes from:http://www.xs888999.com
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.
- Pag-IBIG Fund gives occupants 10% discount to legally buy acquired homes
- Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts with lava pouring out from multiple vents
- Anutin elected as Thailand's new prime minister
- Xi and Putin reaffirm 'old friend' ties in the face of US challenges
- Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce engaged
- 'Trump Whisperer' ex-minister joins Japan PM race
- Escudero subpoenaes 10 DPWH contractors for Senate probe next week
- A tale of two cities: San Mateo rejects Manila's trash; Rizal opens landfill to Malabon
- Two dead as strong earthquake jolts Afghanistan
- Roxas matriarch Judy Araneta-Roxas, 91
