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://fa.aichuwei.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.
- Modi: India, Japan to 'shape the Asian century'
- Discayas must return money before seeking immunity – Remulla
- Philippine forces deliver supplies and personnel to disputed South China Sea shoal despite tensions
- Duterte lawyer cites former president's failing health, urges return to PH after ICC postpones hearing
- Chinese sleeper agents' and PLA operatives a threat, Lacson warns
- India warns Pakistan of more cross-border flooding due to heavy monsoon rains
- Nartatez to reassign Torre if he won't retire, says they're 'okay'
- US church shooter 'obsessed with idea of killing children'
- Ukraine says Russia linked to lawmaker's killing
- Modi, Ishiba agree to boost economic ties
