Court junks bid of Zaldy Co’s co-accused to dismiss malversation case

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Sixth Division has junked the petition of resigned Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co’s co-accused to dismiss the malversation case against them. The non-bailable malversation of funds case, through falsification of public documents, stems from a Sunwest project — or the company where Co is said to be a beneficial owner — worth P289.4 million which the Office of the Ombudsman had said was found to have serious structural deficiencies.  In a resolution dated on June 1, the Sandiganbayan Sixth Division has denied the motion for leave to file a demurrer to evidence of nine former officials of the […]...

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