Speaker Dy on Zaldy Co’s arrest: Marcos admin bent on serving justice

This, as the House leader welcomed in a statement the arrest of former Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co in Prague, Czech Republic.

Co’s capture–which President Marcos announced on Thursday night on his Facebook–was a significant step toward accountability and justice for the Filipino people, said Dy.

According to the Speaker, “The arrest of Mr. Zaldy Co is an important step forward for justice and the rule of law. It sends a clear message that those who attempt to evade the law will be held to account.”

Dy noted that the President’s statement reflects the administration’s commitment to pursue justice in the wake of allegations of corruption in the implementation of government flood control projects.

“Malinaw na mula pa sa kanyang SONA (State of the Nation Address), sinabi na ng Pangulo na walang puwang ang katiwalian sa kanyang pamumuno. That accountability must apply to everyone, especially those entrusted with public funds,” Dy, Isabela’s 6th district congressman, said.

(It has been clear since his SONA that the President declared there is no place for corruption under his leadership. That accountability must apply to everyone, especially those entrusted with public funds.)

Dy emphasized that while efforts to ensure accountability are underway, the House will continue to focus on urgent national concerns, particularly the impact of the ongoing Middle East crisis on the country’s economy.

“Habang tinutugunan natin ang usaping ito, tuloy ang trabaho ng Kapulungan sa mga pangangailangan ng ating bayan, lalo na sa epekto ng krisis sa Middle East (As we address this issue, the work of the House continues in meeting the needs of our people, particularly in responding to the impact of the crisis in the Middle East),” he said.

“We remain focused on measures that will help protect our economy, support our people, and deliver concrete relief where it is needed most,” added the House head honcho.

A few weeks ago, Dy and Majority Leader Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos formed the Legislative Energy Action and Development (LEAD) Council for the purpose of coming up with both short-term and long-term solutions to the fuel price crisis.

The all encompassing council has so far held three marathon hearings. — Ellson Quismorio