00:00House Speaker Faustino Bojedi III described the arrest of former Representative Zaldico in the Czech Republic as a significant step
00:09towards justice.
00:10According to the Speaker, cost arrest proves that rule of law and accountability are being upheld, especially amid allegations of
00:18corruption in government thought-controlled projects.
00:21D added that the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is clearly showing a strong stance against corruption.
00:28He also emphasized that the House remains focused on bigger national issues, including the impact of the Middle East crisis
00:35on the economy.
00:37House Committee on Public Accounts Chairperson Terry Rydon expressed hope that Coe will reveal the truth and provide more information
00:45about the alleged anomalies in the flood control projects.
00:48Inasaan po natin na pagbalik po ni former Congressman Zaldico na makakapagbigay po siya ng dagdag na impormasyon doon po
00:58sa lahat ng mga usapin na tungkol sa mga maanumalyang flood control projects sa iba't ibang bahagi ng bansa.
01:08Pangalawa, mabibigyan din po siya ng pagkakataon na makapaglatag ng kanyang ebidensya doon po sa mga kasong kinakaharap niya po
01:17sa Sandigan Bayan, kasama po diyan yung kaso sa Mindoro at iba pa.
01:22The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines, or TUCP, called for the return of the allegedly stolen public funds and
01:29for the responsible to be held accountable, according to TUCP, following President Marcus Jr.'s confirmation of cost arrest.
01:37This should mark the beginning of the broader investigation into corruption and accountability of all involved.
01:43Meanwhile, Mamamayang Liberal Partilist Rep. Laila De Lima stressed that the government should fast-track the deportation of former Rep.
01:52Zaldico following his arrest.
01:55According to De Lima, it is important for Co to face the cases filed against him and disclose all information
02:01and evidence alleged irregularities in the flood control projects.
02:07Akbayan Partilist Rep. Chell Diokno also described the arrest of the former lawmaker as a development.
02:14According to Diokno, this is also an opportunity for Co to explain his side and answer the allegations against him.
02:20He also emphasized that the rule of law must apply to everyone, including those in power.
02:26Vel Custodio for the National TV Network for a new and better Philippines.
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