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
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://ycyzqzxyh.com
- Dizon to abolish DPWH internal special investigation team created to look into the flood control anomalies
- New DPWH chief Dizon: "A department can't investigate itself"
- US appeals court blocks Trump's use of wartime law for deportations
- Hontiveros pushes P15,000 salary hike for teachers
- Ever dream of having an entry in the Guinness World Records? Here's how to do it
- Marcos signs law giving 99-year land lease to foreign investors
- DPWH chief rejects calls to resign as he vows to probe corruption in flood control projects
- House probe tackles flood control corruption: Lawmakers disclose conflicts of interest
- Govt eyes charges vs Discayas over 'unfinished' PH Film Heritage Building
- Duterte lawyers take aim at ICC prosecutor
