Malacañang stood its ground, saying that all statements made by President Marcos about fugitive Zaldy Co were verified. Marcos on April 16 said that the former Ako Bicol Partylist representative was arrested in Prague, Czech Republic, after allegedly crossing the border without proper...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) said it has yet to determine the exact whereabouts of former Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Zaldy Co, noting that there is “no specific” information available as of now. On Thursday, April 23, DOJ Secretary Fredderick Vida traveled to the Czech Republic to...
Malacañang has clarified that there was "no contradiction" in the pronouncements of President Marcos and other government officials regarding former lawmaker Zaldy Co 's arrest, stating he was indeed apprehended due to immigration concerns. "Maliwanag ang sinabi ng Pangulo at ni SOJ Vida....
Malacañang said the Philippine government is "definitely confident" in bringing former lawmaker Zaldy Co back to the country, but its next steps depend on the ongoing coordination with the Czech Republic. Citing the Philippines ' resolve to secure Co 's return, Palace Press Officer and...
Department of Justice (DOJ) Acting Secretary Fredderick A. Vida vowed to explore all available legal processes to bring former congressman Zaldy Co back to the country as he is set to leave the country on Thursday, April 23, to meet and negotiate with Czech officials. During an interview, Vida told...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is intervening to avert a total blackout in Catanduanes by facilitating emergency fuel deliveries to diesel-fired power plants operated by a company linked to former Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said on Wednesday, April 22, that...
Former Speaker Martin Romualdez should have heeded the invitations of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee last November and January to refute allegations linking him to the “mangling” of the 2025 national budget instead of issuing a video statement. Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping”...
Former House Speaker Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez mentioned three specific names in his video message on Tuesday night, April 21 wherein he decided to once and for all decided to defend himself from allegations of involvement in the flood control projects mess. These names are Navotas...
Like a man backed into a corner, former House Speaker Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez vowed to "fully defend himself" from allegations of involvement in the flood control projects mess, which according to him was being turned into a "political demolition job". Romualdez, 62, broke months...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said on Tuesday, April 21 that bringing home former Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co “in one piece” would surely be a challenge. Ejercito made the remark amid calls to ensure that the government would be able to bring back Co...
Malacañang said the government will ensure that former lawmaker Zaldy Co, who was arrested in Prague, Czech Republic, last week, will return to the country safely. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro stated on Tuesday, April 21, that the government will provide...
Department of Justice (DOJ) Acting Secretary Fredderick A. Vida will be flying to the Czech Republic this week to lead a team to bring back to the Philippines fugitive former congressman Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co. “I will be leaving very soon within the week,” Vida said during a press briefing on...
