ICI issues second subpoena to ex-Rep Zaldy Co over flood control projects

Updated Wed, October 29, 2025 at 12:07 AM Published Tue, October 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has issued a second subpoena to former Ako Bicol party-list Representative Zaldy Co regarding flood control projects.

The subpoena, dated October 20, orders Co to appear at ICI hearings on November 11 and 12, marking his second ignored summons.

ICI Executive Director Brian Keith Hosaka confirmed the subpoena was sent to Co's residences in Pasig City and Bicol.

The ICI is considering contempt charges if Co continues to ignore the summons, as his whereabouts remain unknown with reports placing him in Spain or Portugal.

ICI has recommended graft, malversation, and falsification charges against Co and DPWH officials related to a P289.5 million road dike project in Oriental Mindoro.

Co is also alleged to have influenced last-minute insertions in the 2025 national budget.

ICI spokesman Brian Hosaka denied reports that Senator Bong Go was invited to appear in their investigation, countering a claim by former senator Antonio Trillanes IV.

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