MARIING itinanggi ni Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co ang mga alegasyon laban sa kanya sa pagdinig ng Senate Blue Ribbon committee na wala umanong basehan, maituturing na tsismis, at may motibong pulitikal.

“I vehemently deny all the baseless and irresponsible accusations made against me during the Senate hearing held today,” ani Co.

“These unsubstantiated claims, which attempt to implicate me are not only hearsay but are also politically motivated designed to mislead the public and deflect accountability,” dagdag pa niya.

Nagmula ang mga paratang sa joint affidavit ng mag-asawang contractor na sina Curlee at Sarah Discaya, na nagsabing humingi ng kickback ang ilang kongresista mula sa mga flood control project.

Binigyang-diin ni Co na ang 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) ay dumaan sa tamang proseso ng lehislatura at kasalukuyang sumasailalim sa judicial review.

“The 2025 GAA was certified and approved by both Houses of Congress and signed by the President,” aniya.

“As mentioned during the Senate hearing, the President even vetoed some provisions and withheld the release of funds for projects,” pagpapatuloy niya.

Gayunman, itinuro ni Co na ang bisa ng 2025 GAA ay kasalukuyang paksa ng mga kaso sa Korte Suprema at sa Office of the Ombudsman.

“For this reason, I am unable to comment on the matter to the public but reserve my right to comment on this matter, if and when required by the courts where this matter is pending,” paliwanag niya.