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House 'compelled' to invite Zaldy Co if links found in anomalous projects —Ridon
A House inquiry into alleged corruption in flood control projects has led to a debate, with Navotas City Representative Toby Tiangco clashing with Deputy Speaker Janette Garin.
Tiangco accused Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co, former appropriations committee chair, of inserting billions into the 2025 budget for infrastructure projects.
Caloocan 2nd District Representative Edgar Erice proposed inviting Co and former senator Grace Poe to clarify changes in the Department of Public Works and Highways' 2025 budget.
Davao City 3rd District Representative Isidro Ungab supported the motion, calling the 2025 General Appropriations Act the most corrupt budget ever.
Manila 6th District Representative Bienvenido Abante questioned the necessity of inviting Co and Poe.
House Committee on Public Accounts and Bicol Saro party-list Representative Terry Ridon stated that Co would be invited if verifiable information links him to anomalous projects, but suggested Tiangco's concerns might be better addressed by the Appropriations Committee.
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The House Infrastructure Committee has invited Senator Grace Poe and Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co to a hearing investigating flood control projects.
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Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co is currently in the United States for medical treatment.
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Navotas City Rep. Toby Tiangco alleged that then-House appropriations committee chair Zaldy Co proposed P13.8 billion in insertions to the 2025 national budget, primarily for flood control projects.
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The House committee investigating anomalous flood control projects will require its members to disclose any potential conflicts of interest within five days.
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