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Palace confirms DOJ’s blue notice request for Co
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has requested a blue notice from Interpol for Ako Bicol party-list Representative Zaldy Co, with the Palace confirming the move.
A blue notice from Interpol is used to gather information on a person's identity, location, or activities in relation to a criminal investigation.
This request is based on the Blue Ribbon Committee investigation and the National Bureau of Investigation's recommendation to prosecute Co.
Representative Co is accused of masterminding last-minute insertions in the 2025 national budget and receiving kickbacks from flood control projects, allegations he denies.
He is currently out of the country for a health procedure in the United States, though earlier rumors suggested he was in Spain.
The House Speaker had previously revoked Co's travel clearance and urged him to return to the Philippines to address the allegations.
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Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla urged former Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co to return to the Philippines to address allegations of masterminding last-minute insertions in the 2025 national budget.
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Ako Bicol Representative Elizaldy Co intends to return to the Philippines by Monday, September 29, to face investigations into flood control anomalies but fears for his safety and due process.
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