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.
Lawmaker linked to anomalous flood control projects in US for medical reasons, says House spokesman, This news data comes from:http://771bg.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.
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.
- PTFOMS and CHR sign agreement to improve Filipino media workers' safety
- Sen. Hontiveros pushes for Philippine Geriatric Center to aid seniors
- Seoul says over 300 South Koreans held in US battery plant site raid
- WorldSkills Asean Manila begins
- Putin tells Xi China-Russia ties are at 'unprecedented level'
- Escudero subpoenaes 10 DPWH contractors for Senate probe next week
- 'Pink and green' protests call for a reset in Indonesia
- Duterte Youth brings Comelec cancelation battle to Supreme Court
- DPWH opens foreign-assisted projects to LGUs
- Thousands rally in Serbia and accuse police of brutality at anti-government demonstrations
