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Zaldy Co in US for medical treatment
Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co is currently in the United States for medical treatment.
His absence coincides with investigations into alleged insertions in the 2025 national budget, including P13.8 billion flagged by Navotas City Rep. Toby Tiangco.
Co has been relatively silent since the 20th Congress opened on July 28, in contrast to his previous vocal stance.
The House has noted his absence on four session days without notice since July 28.
Tiangco has been pressuring the House leadership to summon Co to clarify alleged insertions benefiting two districts, amounting to P39 billion.
Co previously stated in August 2022 that he had divested all interests in Sunwest Construction and Development Corp. in 2019.
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