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Fugitive Lawmaker's Basement Sparks Corruption Controversy

12/24/2025

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Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla alleges fugitive former lawmaker Zaldy Co plans a five-storey basement in a Makati luxury home to store money amid a flood-control corruption scandal.
Remulla says investigations show the basement's depth exceeds typical residential parking and may protect stored money from fire damage.
Zaldy Co's lawyer, Ruy Rondain, calls the claims fabrication and challenges Remulla to reveal his sources, saying plans do not support the allegations.

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Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla alleges fugitive former lawmaker Zaldy Co plans a five-storey basement in a Makati luxury home to store money amid a flood-control corruption scandal.
Remulla says investigations show the basement's depth exceeds typical residential parking and may protect stored money from fire damage.
Zaldy Co's lawyer, Ruy Rondain, calls the claims fabrication and challenges Remulla to reveal his sources, saying plans do not support the allegations.