MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Sixth Division has junked the motion of resigned Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co’s co-accused for the said court to inhibit itself from proceeding with their malversation case.
The non-bailable case of malversation of funds through falsification of public documents stemmed from a P289.4 million worth Sunwest project—or the company where Co is said to be a beneficial owner—which state prosecutors said was found to have serious structural deficiencies.
In a resolution promulgated on July 3, the Sixth Division dismissed the motion to inhibit of Lerma Cayco, a former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) accountant, filed in the said court.
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