Philippines – The House of Representatives removed Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co as chairperson of the powerful appropriations committee amid controversies surrounding the 2025 budget.

The House of Representatives on Monday vacated the position of chairperson of the Committee on Appropriations, formerly occupied by Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co. This developed after the House, ...

Malacañang on Wednesday denied that it had a hand in the removal of Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co as chairperson of the House Committee on Appropriations. In an ambush interview, Executive ...

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the majority in Congress for graciously accepting my decision to step down as Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations. This decision, made with a heavy ...

Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co on Monday announced his decision to step down as chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, citing pressing health concerns as the primary reason behind his decision.