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INQToday: Dy hits Zaldy Co’s refusal to come home: Grave claims need solid proof
Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III has criticized former Ako Bicol party-list Representative Elizaldy "Zaldy" Co for making serious accusations regarding corruption in the 2025 budget while refusing to return to the Philippines.
Dy stated that Co's refusal to come home and cooperate with authorities prompted him to revoke Co's travel authority in September.
The Speaker explained that Co's name had been mentioned in numerous hearings and discussions concerning budget issues and infrastructure corruption.
Instead of returning, Dy noted that Co has only released video statements from abroad, while his former colleagues have already testified before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI).
Dy also mentioned that the House coordinated with the DOJ for the DFA to expedite the cancellation of Co's passport due to his continued absence.
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