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Ako Bicol Party

The Ako Bicol Party-list is at the center of multiple corruption investigations involving flood control projects, with its former representative Elizaldy Co implicated in alleged kickback schemes and the misuse of public funds. Several high-ranking officials and lawmakers have been linked to the scandal, leading to asset freezes, legal actions, and ongoing Senate inquiries.

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Sat, December 6, 2025 at 11:54 AM

Bong Revilla denies involvement in ghost projects, to submit counter-affidavit

Former Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. denied his alleged involvement in "ghost" flood control projects in Bulacan, stating his name is being used as an "easy target" to distort the truth.

Wed, December 3, 2025 at 9:17 PM

Rep. Garbin resigns from CA for independent stance

Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Alfredo Garbin Jr. has resigned from the Commission on Appointments (CA) to take a more independent stance in the House of Representatives.

Mon, December 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM

DILG cancels Zaldy Co's passport amid graft charges and Portuguese citizenship probe

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has canceled the passport of former Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Zaldy Co.

Thu, November 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM

First Lady dismisses agri import racket claims as politics

First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos described allegations linking her to agricultural importation rackets as political "theatrics" and prefers to focus on teaching law.

Wed, November 26, 2025 at 10:34 AM

AMLC freezes P3.9B in air assets, total immobilized funds reach P11.7B

The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has secured two new freeze orders, bringing the total value of immobilized assets linked to the flood control scandal to P11.7 billion.

Tue, November 25, 2025 at 8:56 PM

Rep. Zaldy Co claims PBBM wanted P100B budget insertions to be programmed

Former Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Zaldy Co claimed that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. insisted his P100 billion insertions in the 2025 national budget be placed under programmed appropriations for guaranteed funding.

Mon, November 24, 2025 at 9:52 AM

Interpol issues blue notice vs ex-Ako Bicol Rep Zaldy Co

An Interpol blue notice has been issued against former Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Zaldy Co.

Wed, November 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM

Ombudsman ready to protect ex-Rep. Zaldy Co if he returns

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla stated that his office is prepared to offer protection to former Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Zaldy Co if he returns to the Philippines.

Tue, November 18, 2025 at 6:36 PM

Ex-Sen Leviste tags Rep Gardiola as 'biggest' DPWH project proponent

Former Senator Manny Leviste has identified CWS Party-list Representative Edwin Gardiola as the "biggest" proponent of Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projects, surpassing former Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Zaldy Co.

Sat, November 15, 2025 at 8:34 AM

CBCP urges Rep. Zaldy Co to file charges vs Marcos Jr., Romualdez

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has urged former Ako Bicol party-list Representative Zaldy Co to return to the Philippines and formally file charges, supported by evidence, against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former Speaker Martin Romualdez.