Marcos dares Zaldy Co Stop hiding and come home

The Evolution of Marcos Stop Hiding and Come Home, Says President to Zaldy Co

As the investigation into alleged kickbacks from anomalous flood-control projects continues to unfold, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued a bold challenge to resigned congressman Zaldy Co, urging him to stop hiding abroad and return to face the charges against him.

In a recent press conference, Marcos dismissed all allegations against him made by Co, who is currently facing a warrant of arrest for graft and malversation over an anomalous flood-control project in Oriental Mindoro. The President emphasized that Co should come home and face the charges rather than hiding abroad, saying Come home, why are you hiding far away? Me, I'm here. I'm not hiding from anything.

The Controversy Unfolds

The controversy surrounding alleged kickbacks from anomalous flood-control projects began when Co released a series of videos detailing his alleged involvement in kickback schemes worth billions of pesos. He claimed that he received massive kickbacks from 2022 to 2025, which were then passed on to Marcos and Romualdez. Co also accused Romualdez of ordering monthly cash deliveries and large-scale budget insertions.

The Latest Developments

In the latest developments in this controversy, the Office of the Ombudsman has filed graft and malversation charges against Co and officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Sunwest Corp. based on evidence gathered by the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) and the DPWH.

Notably, Interpol has released a Blue Notice in connection with the investigation, which is a request for information about Co's identity, location, or activities in relation to a criminal investigation. Additionally, seven co-accused are now in custody, including officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Sunwest Corp.

The Evolution of Marcos' Reaction

Initially, Marcos dismissed all allegations against him made by Co, calling them baseless and without substance. However, as the controversy continued to unfold, Marcos' tone shifted from dismissal to a dare. He urged Co to come home and face the charges rather than hiding abroad.

Conclusion

The controversy surrounding alleged kickbacks from anomalous flood-control projects continues to unfold. As President Marcos dares Zaldy Co to stop hiding and return to face the charges against him, it remains to be seen how this controversy will ultimately play out. One thing is certain, however the public's trust in government officials must remain unwavering.

Keywords Marcos, Zaldy Co, kickbacks, anomalous flood-control projects, graft, malversation, Blue Notice, Interpol

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