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Zaldy Co appears guilty if he fails to answer corruption allegations: Palace
Malacañang stated that former Ako Bicol party-list Representative Zaldy Co will appear guilty if he fails to address the allegations of corruption against him regarding billions of pesos in anomalous flood control projects.
Co resigned from the House of Representatives on September 29, just before his travel authorization was set to expire, allowing him more freedom to stay abroad amid ongoing investigations.
Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro advised Co to fight for his rights and the truth with evidence if cases are filed against him, rather than evading the issues.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has requested Interpol to issue a Blue Notice to track Co's whereabouts, but Interpol has not yet responded.
The former congressman has consistently denied any involvement in corruption, calling the accusations false, and previously stated he would release further statements in due time while remaining silent for his safety.
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Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co resigned from the House of Representatives due to alleged threats and denial of due process, following a probe into anomalies in flood control projects.
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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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Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III announced that the House of Representatives will no longer pursue an ethics complaint against former Ako Bicol party-list Representative Zaldy Co following his resignation.
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Two former personal assistants of Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co, Allan Colesio and Mark Bunagan, have denied allegations by ex-aide Orly Guteza.
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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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