The Office of the Ombudsman has filed malversation charges against former lawmaker Zaldy Co and several officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in connection with an alleged ₱77.2-million “ghost” flood control project in Balagtas.
Also charged were Henry Alcantara, Brice Ericson Diaz Hernandez, Arjay Salvador Domasig, Jaypee De Leon Mendoza, Niño Lawrence Vergara Morales, Juanito Coronel Mendoza, Floralyn Yutuc Simbulan, and Christina Mae Del Rosario Pineda.
The case stems from alleged irregularities in the implementation of the project, which raised questions over the use of public funds. Authorities are continuing to investigate the matter to determine the full extent of accountability among those involved.
