ABS-CBN
PNP recalls police security detail assigned to Zaldy Co
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recalled the five police security escorts assigned to Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co after he left the country amid an investigation into alleged irregularities in flood control projects.
PNP Public Information Office chief Police Brig. Gen. Randulf T. Tuaño stated that the recall is a standard operating procedure when a principal is abroad.
Co has been implicated in supposed kickbacks from multi-billion peso flood control contracts under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
The former House Committee on Appropriations chair left the country last month reportedly to seek medical treatment in the United States.
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) recommended the filing of cases at the Ombudsman against Co and other officials from the DPWH for alleged irregularities in a P290-M flood control project in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro.
The House of Representatives has revoked Co's travel clearance and ordered his immediate return to the Philippines.
Malacañang confirmed that the Department of Justice has requested Interpol to issue a blue notice for Representative Co.
🤖
This story was generated by AI to help you understand the key points. For more detailed coverage, please see the news articles from trusted media outlets below.
News Sources
See how different news organizations are covering this story. Below are the original articles from various Philippine news sources that contributed to this summary.
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.
Read more →
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.
Read more →
Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co resigned from the House of Representatives due to alleged threats to his life and family, and a denial of due process.
Read more →