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House leaders on Zaldy Co's allegations: Impossible
House leaders affirmed that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. retains the majority bloc's support despite allegations made by former Rep. Zaldy Co.
House Deputy Speakers Ronaldo Puno, Kristine Singson Meehan, and Ferdinand Hernandez called Co's claims of P100 billion in budget insertions and alleged threats impossible and unbelievable.
Puno stated that it is preposterous for a President to need to appeal to a committee chairman to insert funds, questioning Co's self-importance.
Deputy Majority Leader Zia Alonto Adiong found Co's claim of not benefiting from budget insertions to be preposterous, citing Co's visible wealth and assets.
Deputy Speakers Singson-Meehan and Puno also highlighted inconsistencies in the dates of alleged cash delivery photos presented by Co, noting most were dated early 2024, contradicting Co's timeline.
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Former Ako Bicol party-list Representative Zaldy Co urged Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla to investigate President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and former Speaker Martin Romualdez for alleged P100 billion budget insertions for the 2025 national budget.
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