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Remulla stands by claim Co sent ‘feelers’ despite lawyer’s denial

Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co. House of Representatives

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Kaxandra Salonga

ABS-CBN News

<p>BAGUIO CITY — Former Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Zaldy Co is still reportedly sending feelers, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said Tuesday, despite denials from Co’s lawyer.</p><p>“May pasaring pa rin [si Co] pero wala na akong kekwentuhan noon, sa&#x27;kin na lang ‘yon. Kasi maraming gustong sumawsaw. Mahirap,” Remulla told reporters during the Ombudsman&#x27;s Strategic and Operational Planning event in Baguio City.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/21/zaldy-co-sent-feelers-to-priests-wants-dialogue-with-ph-authorities-dilg-chief-1245">Zaldy Co sent &#x27;feelers&#x27; seeking &#x27;dialogue&#x27; with PH authorities: DILG chief</a></div><p>Remulla earlier said several people approached him claiming the former congressman wanted to engage in dialogue, but said Co must first return the alleged stolen funds from flood control projects.</p><p>Co’s counsel, Atty. Ruy Rondain, previously told ABS-CBN News that his client denied sending “feelers” to the Philippine government.</p><p>Rondain said he is also not aware of any offers made to Co to make restitution, but said the former lawmaker will not be entertaining such.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/2/3/zaldy-co-will-neither-initiate-nor-agree-to-restitution-lawyer-says-1628">Zaldy Co will neither initiate nor agree to restitution, lawyer says</a></div><p>Co faces a warrant of arrest issued by the Sandiganbayan after being charged with graft and malversation over an allegedly anomalous road dike project in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zL9I02jjkkI?si=z3CgmBsPW9GL26NX" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

<p>Former Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Zaldy Co is still reportedly sending feelers, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said Tuesday, despite denials from Co’s lawyer.</p>

Former Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Zaldy Co is still reportedly sending feelers, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said Tuesday, despite denials from Co’s lawyer.